Ex-farm price of fattening pigs capped at ฿110 per kg until end of February

13 Sept 09:28 Key points summarised by AI

Pig farmers have agreed to cap the ex-farm price of live fattening pigs at ฿110/kg until the end of February to ease consumer financial burdens, especially during the Chinese New Year.
Slaughterhouses and pork processors will maintain the ฿110/kg ex-farm price, with retail pork prices ranging from ฿175-฿185/kg, while the Commerce Ministry continues discounted sales at ฿150/kg.
Farmers are seeking government financial support, including compensation for culled stock or low-interest loans, and urge a crackdown on illegal pork imports.
The Livestock Development Department is inspecting cold storage facilities nationwide to prevent hoarding, warning of severe penalties for profiteering.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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