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Killed 55 years ago, Thailand’s Che Guevara finally honored by his university

21 Sept 03:52 Key points summarised by AI

Jit Poumisak, a third-year student at Chulalongkorn University, was violently attacked and suspended in 1953 for publishing articles perceived as Marxist, an incident known as "yoan bok."
Exactly 68 years later, in October of this year, Chulalongkorn University's Faculty of Engineering and Student Union issued belated apologies for the injustices Jit suffered, designating Oct 28 as "Jit Seree" or Free Spirit Day.
Dubbed Thailand's Che Guevara, Jit Poumisak was a renowned Marxist historian, activist, author, and poet, celebrated for his intellectual prowess and prolific writings, including "Chomna Sakdina Thai."
Despite being acquitted after six years in jail on communism charges, Jit joined the Communist Party of Thailand in 1965 and was tragically shot dead by local officials in 1966 at the age of 35.

Yesterday 17:04 Key points summarised by AI

Civic groups, including those representing labourers and older people, submitted a protest letter demanding the Bhumjaithai Party withdraw bills to shift funding for four organizations (Thai PBS, Older Persons Fund, Thai Health Promotion Foundation, Sports Authority of Thailand) from earmarked taxes to the central government budget.
Leaders argue these organizations were established for public interest, supporting public service media, elder care, public health, and sports development, and any amendments should consider all stakeholders' views.
Over 70% of parliamentary poll respondents opposed the proposed changes, prompting civic leaders to call on the ruling party to respect the people's will and withdraw the bills.
A network of slum dwellers also opposes the funding changes, threatening a rally if the government fails to address their demands.