Search on for tourist wanted for illegal fishing in southern marine park

14 Sept 11:06 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities launched a search for a Western tourist seen with illegally caught parrot fish from Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi National Park, after his picture went viral.
The Natural Resources and Environment Minister ordered park officials to track the tourist, who reportedly fled his hotel, with police and immigration assistance now involved.
Officials emphasize that fishing in national parks, particularly for parrot fish vital to coral reefs, is strictly illegal under Thai law.
The tourist issued an apology via TikTok, claiming ignorance of local fishing laws and marine park regulations, despite identifying as a professional spear-fisherman.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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