“Supamas” invites “Chulalongkorn University-Uthen Thawai” to a meeting to find a solution together following the Supreme Administrative Court’s order to move Uthen Thawai from its original area. Revealing understanding of the feelings of all parties Order a transfer plan so as not to affect students.
Ms. Supamas Issaraphakdi, Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (Higher Education), chaired the meeting to discuss the implementation of the decision of the Committee to Arbitrate the Settlement of Civil Litigation of Government Agencies and Related Agencies. With Ms. Suchada Tansap, Secretary to the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment, Prof. Dr. Supachai Pathumnakul, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, Acting Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, a representative of the Attorney General’s Office. Budget Bureau representative Treasury Department representative Chulalongkorn University representative and representatives of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok Attend the meeting
Miss Supamas revealed after the discussion that This discussion meeting is considered to find a solution together. After the Supreme Administrative Court ruled in favor of Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-Ok (RMUTT), Uthen Thawai Campus Move out of the Chulalongkorn University area on December 14, 2022. This must be done within 60 days after the order is issued. As the minister responsible for overseeing these two higher education institutions that have a long history Feel sympathy and understand the feelings of all parties. Especially administrators, officials, current students and alumni of Uthen Thawai. But in order for the performance of official duties to be in accordance with the rule of law Adhering to strict compliance with the law, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment needs to adhere to the Supreme Administrative Court’s order to allow Uthen to hand over the old area and find a new area for teaching and learning. In the past there has always been relaxation. However, For this transition I will take the best care of you. in order not to affect personnel and students including taking care of the social dimension Especially the identity of Uthen Thawai that has existed for more than 93 years.
Request the relevant agencies and KMUTT to make a transfer plan so as not to affect students. while procuring new space The Office of the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, and government agencies will provide full support. and will help expedite coordination with agencies such as the Treasury Department in procuring appropriate areas. It is satisfactory to all parties. Today, a working group has been ordered to proceed in order to comply with the resolution of the committee to consider the final decision on the settlement of civil litigation of government agencies and related agencies (SEP) and court orders, including Create a plan for expansion and acquisition of new space. Uthen Thawai alumni will be invited to join this working group as well. The said working group will hold a meeting next week.
Source: Thai News Agency