Rajabhat Universities across Thailand and Suan Dusit University (former Rajabhat Suan Dusit) “are making an allowance” for transgender students to wear uniforms that align with their gender identity at graduation ceremonies, as a result of a petition submitted by transgender activist Jirapat Trongjitraksa.

<p>Students at Mahasarakham University attempted to protest during the university&rsquo;s graduation event, before being stopped by police and military officers, one of whom pushed a student into a nearby pond.</p>

<p>Two student activists were arrested this morning (14 January) while holding banners near the Chiang Mai University auditorium calling for graduates to boycott the graduation ceremony, presided over by Princess Sirindhorn, and for the repeal of Section 112.</p>

<p>The Chiang Mai University (CMU) Student Union <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CMUSUPolicyTeam/photos/a.111035451329390/140195798413355">announced</a> on Tuesday&nbsp;(11 January) that its representatives will not receive members of the royal family at the university&rsquo;s graduation ceremonies during the current committee&rsquo;s term in order to uphold equality.</p>

<p>The tradition of attending graduation ceremonies is now being questioned and challenged. Students share their opinion on the process of preparing for the ceremony, especially during the pandemic, while a group of students has now turned rejecting the ceremony into an act of civil disobedience.</p>