Army will not arrest Phra Netiwit for alleged draft dodging

21 Sept 04:40 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Army confirms no immediate arrest warrant will be issued for Phra Netiwit, who failed to attend his military service lottery draw.
He will undergo standard Interior Ministry procedures for draft dodgers, where district officials will investigate his absence before advising police on potential legal action.
Phra Netiwit, who is not exempt from conscription, has announced plans to leave the monkhood in May to face the law, honoring his promise not to use his monk status to avoid military service.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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