PM thanks all for successful recovery of victims of Phuket boat tragedy

1 Oct 01:29 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha extended thanks to Thai and Chinese authorities for successfully recovering all 47 victims of the July 5 Phoenix dive boat tragedy off Phuket.
The final victim's body was retrieved on Sunday, concluding a multi-day recovery effort involving Chinese officials and Thai agencies, including the navy.
Identities of 46 previously recovered bodies were verified, with 39 cremated in Phuket and seven flown to China, while financial compensation packages are being provided to relatives.
The Prime Minister instructed a review of safety measures across all transportation sectors to enhance law enforcement and elevate Thailand's tourism safety standards.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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