Can Democrats crawl their way back?

13 Sept 12:51 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's oldest political party, the Democrats, historically rebounds from lows, often benefiting when extremist rivals clash and fade.
A recent Bangkok poll shows Democrat leader Jurin Laksanawisit as the most popular politician, indicating a potential shift in public sentiment in the capital.
The Democrats' cautious, 'sitting-on-the-fence' political strategy allows them to be perceived as a neutral and stable force amidst divisive political battles.
The party's longevity is also attributed to its non-dynastic leadership structure, which is not dominated by wealthy families or clans, fostering internal competition and stability.

Uthenthawai students and alumni declare truce with Pathumwan rivals

Yesterday 20:34 Key points summarised by AI

Uthenthawai students and alumni have pledged to cease violent clashes with Pathumwan Institute rivals, coinciding with their campus's reopening after a 90-day closure.
The Minister of Higher Education is mediating the long-running conflict, while the campus closure has significantly disrupted in-person classes and laboratory work for over 1,000 students.
Uthenthawai resists relocation from its current site, citing a historical land grant from King Rama VI, despite Chulalongkorn University's plans to reclaim the land for an educational hub.
Concerns are mounting over the legality of the campus closure, its detrimental impact on uninvolved students, and the potential commercial development of the land, which critics argue contradicts the late King Rama VI's intentions.