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Uthenthawai, Pathumwan ordered to suspend classes for three months after BTS clash

9 Sept 18:28 Key points summarised by AI

Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok's Uthenthawai campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology have suspended on-site classes for three months following a violent clash between their students at Siam BTS station, where two were stabbed.
The suspension was agreed upon at a meeting chaired by Higher Education Minister Yodchanan Wongsawat, aiming to prevent further violence between the long-time rival institutions and improve safety in the vital commercial and tourist district.
The decision also addresses a long-standing land dispute, with Chulalongkorn University set to reclaim the Uthenthawai site for an innovation area, not commercial use, following a 2022 Supreme Administrative Court order for Uthenthawai to vacate.
A new committee will oversee the area's development, incorporating all involved institutions, while police will maintain strict security to counter the negative impact of student violence on the area's image and tourism.

Today 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

CP Group explicitly denies involvement in CPRAM's decisions to research and apply for plant variety protection of four holy basil varieties, countering widespread media reports.
The group clarifies that CPRAM operates as an independent entity under CP ALL, a listed subsidiary, with its own management and decision-making authority, separate from CP Group's direct control.
CP Group refutes inaccurate media claims suggesting it secured protection over all holy basil varieties, which caused public alarm and damaged its reputation.
While supporting the development of new plant varieties to benefit farmers, CP Group emphasizes that such efforts must not infringe upon farmers' rights to cultivate and use native plant varieties.