Police waiting for psychiatric report on Bangkok Book Fair attacker

14 Sept 09:40 Key points summarised by AI

Police are awaiting a psychiatric report on the suspect who attacked Progressive Movement leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit at the Bangkok Book Fair, crucial for forwarding the case to prosecutors and determining secure psychiatric detention.
Authorities are compiling multiple pending cases against the suspect for court presentation, noting his past psychiatric treatment and potentially seeking Public Health Ministry assistance to expedite the assessment.
Officials emphasize the public's right and responsibility to report potentially violent mentally unstable individuals and families' legal obligation to ensure psychiatric patients do not venture into public venues unattended.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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