Tuesday, December 18, 2007

Petition submitted to HRH Princess Sirindhorn against CU's autonomy

Petition submitted to HRH Princess Sirindhorn against CU's autonomy

Opponents to the ongoing move to transform Chulalongkorn University (CU) into an autonomous institute yesterday called on HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn for help. The princess is an alumnus of CU."We will submit the petition signed by about 1,000 people and the relevant information to the princess," Dr Sophon Roengsumran said Monday as the head of the Network of Chulalongkorn University Community.He was giving an interview before his group moved to the Chitralada Palace to submit the petition. About 1,000 CU students, lecturers and alumni including Auditor General Jaruvan Maintaka have signed the petition to demand that the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) refrain from passing the Chulalongkorn University Bill.

The Nation

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