Jatuporn Criticizes One-Month Relocation Deadline for Uthenthawai Campus

Political activist Jatuporn Prompan has publicly criticized the authorities' decision to enforce a one-month deadline for the relocation of Uthenthawai campus students. According to a report by Thai Post, Jatuporn expressed skepticism regarding the sudden urgency of the move, questioning whether students are expected to study in tents given the short timeframe.

Jatuporn highlighted the lack of recent conflict at the site over the past two years, suggesting that the sudden push to vacate the premises may be driven by political interests regarding the land's future use. He further challenged comparisons made by some Chulalongkorn University representatives between the Uthenthawai relocation and the historical move of the Chulachomklao Royal Military Academy (CRMA). Jatuporn argued that the two cases are fundamentally different, noting that the CRMA had fully developed facilities ready for use, whereas Uthenthawai students currently lack a comparable alternative site.

For residents and expatriates, this situation underscores ongoing tensions regarding land use and institutional history in Bangkok. The dispute reflects broader debates over urban development and the management of educational properties. It remains to be confirmed how the authorities will respond to these criticisms and whether the one-month deadline will be strictly enforced or adjusted to accommodate the students' academic needs.