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

Today 18:28Key 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 19:11Key points summarised by AI

Three individuals have tragically drowned in floodwaters across Sena and Bang Ban districts in Ayutthaya as the Chao Phraya, Pasak, and Noi rivers, along with canal networks, experience steadily rising water levels.
Major dams, including the Chao Phraya Dam in Chainat and Pasak Jolasid Dam in Lop Buri, are discharging substantial volumes of water, contributing to the severe flooding in Ayutthaya province.
Some areas, such as Village 2 in Sena district, have been inundated for over a month, forcing residents to adapt by moving to upper floors or relocating to temporary shelters.
Villagers express profound hardship, with some choosing to remain in their flooded homes to care for bed-ridden family members despite the annual inconvenience and severe disruption to daily life.