Chulalongkorn University will pursue its claim on Rajamangala University of Technology campus

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Chulalongkorn University (CU) says it will push ahead with its plan to reclaim a 20-rai plot in the heart of Pathumwan district from Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok's Uthenthawai campus. CU leased the Uthenthawai site to Rajamangala in 1935, but now wants it back

Published: 18 Mar 2013 at 00.00
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The historical issue is very sensitive and all sides have some historical rationale that allows them to claim the rights to the land. So a third party must step in.

The entrance to the compact campus of the Uthenthawai campus, from a Facebook page.

A committee was set up by the Office of the Attorney-General in 2007 to settle the dispute between both universities. It has the final say in the dispute as it comprises several high-ranking authorities. These include the Justice Minister as chairman, the permanent secretaries for justice and finance and the secretary-general of the Council of State (the government's legal adviser).

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rob-inhood
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Discussion 5 : 18 Mar 2013 at 16.125
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I am not confident that we can find any unbiased third party in Thailand. We should disregard the perception the public have for these two institutions. The main fact here is these two parties weren't the original owner of the property. Each party was rightfully founded at their current location. How CU later on be able to claim Uthen property was highly suspicious. The original intent of the founder was clear that Uthen had equally right to be there as CU. We all know that in Thailand power, money, connections or social status are more important than justice. If we allowed CU to evict Uthen, then we just prove who we really are.
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Discussion 4 : 18 Mar 2013 at 14.554
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By law any court at any time will grant CU the right to the land. Not because of status but by virtue of of legal documentation. Having said that Uthenthawai should be entitled to a share of benefit that CU will get from land development. The benefit will be for Uthen to develop new site and raise standard of the school and students. Remember we all need support from vocational school graduates whether being a university engineering graduate or a shop to fix nitty-gritty things around our house. We Thais are still only a 10% DIY society.
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Discussion 3 : 18 Mar 2013 at 10.553
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The bottom line is that Rajamangala University of Technology lacks proper university standards, while Chula is...well...Chula.

The land is extremely valuable to waste on such a mediocre institution. Chula's plans for a centre of innovation, among other things are far more important to Thai education, than Uthenthawai continuing its substandard academic existence, which is better suited to a location outside the city.
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There seems to be a quality in Thai nature that refuses to compromise, even if they lose out as a result.
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Discussion 1 : 18 Mar 2013 at 08.091
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"The historical issue is very sensitive and all sides have some historical rationale that allows them to claim the rights to the land. So a third party must step in... If there are going to be any problems, they will only be caused by a third party."
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Clashing on historic grounds

Chulalongkorn University (CU) says it will push ahead with its plan to reclaim a 20-rai plot in the heart of Pathumwan district from Rajamangala University of Technology Tawan-ok's Uthenthawai campus. CU leased the Uthenthawai site to Rajamangala in 1935, but now wants it back

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