Pig movement in Chiang Mai halted to prevent spread of African Swine Fever

21 Sept 02:29 Key points summarised by AI

Chiang Mai officials halted pig movement in Doi Saket to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever (ASF).
The measure followed investigations into multiple pig deaths exhibiting ASF-like symptoms on local farms.
ASF virus DNA was definitively detected in a sick pig on November 21st, confirming the presence of the disease.
Authorities ordered immediate actions, including proper carcass disposal, thorough farm disinfection, and restricted pig movement within a five-kilometer radius of the affected farm.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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