Probe ordered after 17 defence students hospitalised after harsh training

13 Sept 13:03 Key points summarised by AI

An investigation has been ordered by the Fourth Army Region commander after 17 territorial defence students in Narathiwat, Thailand, were hospitalized with severe dehydration, some requiring dialysis, following harsh training.
Public concern arose after a netizen highlighted the students' critical condition, including brown urine, questioning the necessity and severity of the training.
Initial findings suggest extreme heat and insufficient drinking water during the training contributed to the students' health crisis, prompting a review of the regimen and training venue conditions to prevent future incidents.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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