Uthen Thawai Students Seek Police Mediation to End Conflict with Pathumwan Institute
Students from Uthen Thawai have requested police intervention to facilitate peace talks with Pathumwan Institute of Technology, aiming to end long-standing violence regardless of campus relocation.
On October 21, 2026, students from Uthen Thawai submitted a formal request to the Royal Thai Police, asking the agency to act as a mediator in negotiations with the Pathumwan Institute of Technology. The students have publicly declared their intention to cease all violent confrontations between the two institutions, emphasizing that this commitment to peace remains firm regardless of whether the campus remains at its current location or is relocated.
According to Thai Post, the students clarified that their initiative is independent of the ongoing land dispute involving Chulalongkorn University. They stressed that the decision to end the cycle of violence is a priority, irrespective of any future changes to their campus site. A four-party meeting is scheduled for tomorrow to discuss a definitive resolution to the conflict.
For residents and travelers in Bangkok, this development is significant as it addresses a long-standing public safety concern involving recurring clashes between students from these two technical colleges. While the commitment to peace is a positive step, the effectiveness of these negotiations remains to be confirmed. Observers are waiting to see if the upcoming four-party talks will result in a binding agreement that successfully de-escalates tensions and ensures long-term stability in the areas surrounding these institutions.
