Phoenix dive boat’s managing director to be indicted Monday

13 Sept 10:00 Key points summarised by AI

The managing director of TC Blue Dream Company, operator of the Phoenix dive boat, faces indictment Monday for recklessness causing the death of 46 Chinese tourists.
Police will seek further detention and object to bail for Ms. Woralak Ruekchaikarn, who denies the charges.
All 46 victims have been identified, with most claimed by families, while efforts continue to retrieve the last victim from the sunken boat.
Approximately 60 million baht in compensation has been paid to 39 families by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports and insurance companies.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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.