Yotsanan's 4 measures to end Uthen-Pathumwan dispute

MGR Online•Politics•12d ago

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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation Yotsanan Wongswasdi announced four measures to resolve the conflict between Uthenthawai and Pathumwan institutions.

•Teaching and learning in the disputed area are suspended for at least 3 months effective September 9, 2026.
•Uthenthawai must secure a new learning area within 3 months.
•Pathumwan Institute of Technology must develop a transition plan including industry-integrated learning.
•Chulalongkorn University will develop the original area into an education and innovation center.

Overview

•On September 9, 2026, Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongswasdi chaired a meeting at the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation to accelerate the resolution of the dispute.
•Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongswasdi ordered the suspension of all teaching and learning in the disputed area for at least 3 months starting September 9, 2026.
•The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation will issue an official order for Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok Uthenthawai Campus and Pathumwan Institute of Technology to comply with the area ban.
•Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok Uthenthawai Campus administrators must prepare a new learning area within 3 months.
•Pathumwan Institute of Technology will implement a model for students to study closely with the industrial sector starting from the first year.
•Chulalongkorn University confirmed the disputed area will not be used for commercial purposes but will be developed into an innovation center for public benefit.
•The Metropolitan Police Bureau will provide intense security in the area during the transition period.
•Professor Dr. Yotsanan Wongswasdi stated that Pathumwan and Siam Square are national landmarks, and violence would damage the image and confidence of tourists and the economy.

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Key Entities

Person

Yotsanan Wongswasdi(ยศชนัน วงศ์สวัสดิ์)

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Supachai Pathumnakul(ศุภชัย ปทุมนากุล)

Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation.

Roekchai Fuprateepsiri(ฤกษ์ชัย ฟูประทีปศิริ)

President of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok.

Sathian Thanyasrirat(เสถียร ธัญญศรีรัตน์)

President of Pathumwan Institute of Technology.

Wilert Puriwat(วิเลิศ ภูริวัชร)ℹ️

President of Chulalongkorn University.

Siam Bunsom(สยาม บุญสม)

Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau.

Charin Kopattata(ชรินทร์ โกพัฒน์ตา)

Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (N.6).

Pallop Arem-la(พัลลภ แอร่มหล้า)

Deputy Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Bureau (N.1-2).

Chotiwat Luangwilai(โชติวัฒน์ เหลืองวิลัย)

Commander of the Metropolitan Police Bureau Investigation Division (Thep Nakhon 1).

Ekkapop Tanprayoon(เอกภพ ตันประยูร)

Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 1.

Thara Pangkruang(ธรา แปงเครื่อง)

Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 6.

Naris Prathana-porn(นริศ ปรารถนาพร)

Deputy Commander of Metropolitan Police Division 6.

Sirichat Chanpromma(ศิริชาติ จันทร์พรมมา)

Superintendent of Pathumwan Police Station.

Cherdsak Rodkhem(เชิดศักดิ์ รอดเข็ม)

Superintendent of Metropolitan Police Division 6 Investigation.

Organization

Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation(กระทรวงการอุดมศึกษา วิทยาศาสตร์ วิจัยและนวัตกรรม)ℹ️

The ministry overseeing the management of educational areas and the resolution of the institutional dispute.

Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok Uthenthawai Campus(มหาวิทยาลัยเทคโนโลยีราชมงคลตะวันออก วิทยาเขตอุเทนถวาย)

One of the two institutions involved in the dispute that must find a new learning area.

Pathumwan Institute of Technology(สถาบันเทคโนโลยีปทุมวัน)ℹ️

One of the two institutions involved in the dispute that must develop a transition plan.

Chulalongkorn University(จุฬาลงกรณ์มหาวิทยาลัย)ℹ️

The owner of the disputed land who plans to transform it into an education and innovation center.

Metropolitan Police Bureau(กองบัญชาการตำรวจนครบาล)ℹ️

The security agency responsible for maintaining safety in the area during the transition.

Place

Pathumwan(ปทุมวัน)ℹ️

A landmark area and location of the dispute.

Siam Square(สยามสแควร์)ℹ️

A landmark area mentioned as being critical to tourism and the economy.