Thai cabinet endorses third phase of “One Million Home” project

13 Sept 12:17 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai cabinet approved the 20 billion baht third phase of the Government Housing Bank’s (GHB) “One Million Home” project, targeting low-income earners.
Individuals can apply for loans up to 1.5 million baht, featuring a 3% interest rate for the initial five years and a 40-year repayment period, with applications open until December 3rd, 2025, or until funds are fully subscribed.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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