Analysis - Democratic strategy of divide and rule

13 Sept 08:45 Key points summarised by AI

The US 'Summit for Democracy' invitation list is criticized for its exclusivity and opaque criteria, alienating allies and creating a perceived 'democratic vs. autocratic' global divide.
US foreign policy, particularly towards ASEAN and Thailand, is viewed as inconsistent and incoherent, with high-level officials often bypassing key allies despite rhetorical praise.
Thailand's exclusion from the summit highlights the US's perceived 'divide and rule' strategy and reveals diverse internal Thai views on the country's democratic status and US pressure.
The US approach risks fostering suspicion and eroding trust among regional partners, as its actions are seen as primarily aimed at enhancing its national interests and global dominance.

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.