Relocation Plan for Uthen Thawai Campus to Address Longstanding Conflict
The Thai government is moving forward with plans to relocate the Rajamangala University of Technology (RMUT) Tawan-ok, Uthen Thawai Campus, to Lat Krabang to resolve persistent conflicts with Pathumwan Institute of Technology.
Dr. Chain-Yodchanan Wongsawat, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, has confirmed that the government is proceeding with the relocation of the Uthen Thawai campus. This initiative aims to mitigate the long-standing, well-known violent confrontations between students of Uthen Thawai and the Pathumwan Institute of Technology.
The new permanent campus will be located on a 24-rai plot on Khum Klao Road, Lat Krabang, Bangkok. Development is currently underway, with land preparation and site planning in progress. Budgeting for the upcoming academic year is also being finalized. In the interim, students are being directed to other RMUT campuses, though those requiring specialized laboratory facilities at the original site will continue to have access under police security supervision.
For residents and those living in the area, this move represents a significant effort to restore public order and safety in the vicinity of the current campus. The Ministry has pledged to support students affected by the transition, including compensation for housing deposits and options for those wishing to transfer to campuses closer to their homes. While the government emphasizes its commitment to maintaining educational standards during this transition, the full timeline for the completion of the new facility and the final cessation of activities at the current site remain subject to ongoing development and administrative updates.
