Although it supported liberalism and freedom of expression, it also had its cultural roots and harmony to balance, it said. The university has met with heavy criticism after dismissing Netiwit Chotiphatphaisal and other four students from student council following an incident during the oath-taking ceremony. However, the university countered in the statement that students were sufficiently notified that a space had been designated for students with special physical conditions, religious beliefs, or political attitudes and ideologies that would interfere with their kneeling and paying obeisance. A lecturer grabbed one of his colleagues by his neck, angered by the act that he deemed disrespectful. CU also said in the statement an investigation and disciplinary procedure were underway for the lecturer.

Source: The Nation Bangkok September 07, 2017 12:11 UTC