Government Intervenes to Resolve Long-standing Conflict Between Uthenthawai and Pathumwan

On September 8, 2026, Yossanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, announced a high-level meeting scheduled for September 9 to address the persistent violent clashes between Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok (Uthenthawai Campus) and Pathumwan Institute of Technology.

According to Khaosod Online, the government is seeking a definitive resolution to the conflict, which has caused significant public concern. Minister Yossanan stated that previous measures, such as staggering class schedules and implementing a model where students are transported directly to corporate partners, have been in place for several months to minimize physical contact between the two student bodies.

Currently, the government is working with the Treasury Department to relocate the Uthenthawai campus to a different site. However, citing the slow progress of this relocation, the Minister is exploring additional options, including the possibility of Uthenthawai utilizing alternative spaces to remove students from the current conflict zone.

For residents and travelers, this situation is significant as it involves ongoing security concerns in the vicinity of these institutions. While the government is actively pursuing legal and administrative solutions to prevent further violence, the final outcome of the September 9 meeting and the specific timeline for the relocation of the Uthenthawai campus remain to be confirmed.