PM pleads for cooperation from all Thais in NCPO farewell speech

13 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, in his farewell speech as head of the NCPO, urged all Thais and state officials to cooperate in protecting the democratic system under the King for national peace and order.
He declared Thailand now fully governed as a democratic country with a constitutional monarch, an elected parliament, and a government, assuring that all rights and liberties are guaranteed by the Constitution.
Prayut acknowledged that democratic administration might be slow but vowed to continue addressing critical issues such as economic problems, public welfare, and public safety through democratic processes.
He highlighted his government's five-year achievements, including preventing a 'failed state,' restoring peace, order, and international confidence, and initiating national reform and a 20-year national strategy.
The Prime Minister encouraged citizens to reflect on improvements made during his tenure, attributing them to collective determination and cooperation under the monarchy.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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