Park ranger killed by suspected car thieves in a park in Ubon Ratchathani

13 Sept 15:01 Key points summarised by AI

A park ranger was fatally shot while attempting to intercept suspected car thieves smuggling three stolen vehicles across the Mekong River into Laos from Ubon Ratchathani.
Rangers discovered a stolen car, called for reinforcements, and were ambushed by the gang when moving to seize the vehicles, leading to the ranger's death.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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