10 Loy Krathong revellers injured by fireworks in Nakhon Phanom

21 Sept 07:15 Key points summarised by AI

Ten individuals suffered minor injuries from a fireworks explosion during a Loy Krathong celebration in Nakhon Phanom, occurring shortly after the festival's official opening.
The injured, including fireworks operators and bystanders, received immediate medical attention at the provincial hospital and were subsequently discharged.
Separately, Bangkok city officials collected 572,602 krathong, marking a 42% increase from the previous year, with 95.7% made from natural materials.
Khlong Toei district recorded the highest number of collected krathong, while Prawet district had the most Styrofoam krathong, which will be buried in landfills.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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