Retired SEAL member dies in Tham Luang rescue operation

13 Sept 11:45 Key points summarised by AI

Retired Navy SEAL Warrant Officer First Class Saman Kunan, 38, tragically died during the Tham Luang cave rescue operation in Chiang Rai, Thailand.
Kunan lost consciousness underwater while on a mission to deliver air tanks from the third chamber to the T-junction, a critical point in the cave system.
Despite immediate CPR efforts by his diving mates and subsequent first-aid, he could not be revived and was pronounced dead at approximately 1 am on Friday.
His death highlights the extreme dangers and profound sacrifices made by rescuers involved in the complex mission to save the 12 footballers and their coach.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn

Yesterday 18:24 Key points summarised by AI

A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.
Black Lotus Global LLC, managing Nene Royal's rights, has legitimate trademark applications for various categories under fast-track processing, with final approval anticipated by February 2027.
The Department of Intellectual Property (DIP) monitors international trademark filings to protect Thai creators and advises early registration to prevent unauthorized third-party claims, noting a "NENE" trademark already registered in South Korea.