Nakhon Pathom poll: Fun math that won’t amuse Thanathorn

14 Sept 19:04 Key points summarised by AI

Future Forward (FF) suffered an unexpected by-election defeat in Nakhon Pathom, despite leader Thanathorn's call for voters to oppose the government and the seat previously held by FF.
Statistical analysis, dubbed 'fun math,' debunks FF's explanation that the mid-week election date caused lower turnout from their base, demonstrating the government-aligned candidate would still have won under various scenarios.
The loss signals a potential cooling of the 'political fever' that previously boosted FF, raising questions about whether this setback is an isolated provincial incident or indicative of a broader national trend.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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