Thai school under fire for changing a soccer field into a golf driving range

23 Sept 01:47 Key points summarised by AI

A Thai school in Nakhon Phanom faced public backlash for converting its soccer field into a golf driving range, prompting complaints from residents about golf balls landing on their properties.
The school director defended the project as a golf training course for students but admitted to not seeking community consent, stating the school has erected safety nets and is willing to scrap the project if the majority wishes.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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