More diplomats and NGOs visiting Thailand’s troubled south since election

13 Sept 09:44 Key points summarised by AI

Foreign diplomats and NGOs have significantly increased their visits to Thailand's southern provinces following the Move Forward party's election win, which focused on reducing regional violence.
Thai security agencies, particularly the Fourth Army Region, express concern as these foreign representatives are meeting with local communities, civil society, and individuals potentially on watch-lists without official notification.
Authorities were not informed of these visits or discussions, and the absence of Foreign Ministry officials means the content of these meetings remains unknown to them, raising security implications.
High-profile visits include France's Ambassador and representatives from the US Embassy and the UN, who engaged directly with local populations and NGOs to understand the situation in the troubled south.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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