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Cage for repatriation of Thai elephant expected to arrive in Sri Lanka within 7 days

13 Sept 12:17 Key points summarised by AI

The specialized cage for Sak Surin, an ailing Thai elephant in Sri Lanka, is 50% complete and expected to arrive within a week, with Thai veterinarians and mahouts already preparing the elephant for its journey.
The chartered flight is set for July 1st, transporting Sak Surin to Chiang Mai for a brief stop before moving to an elephant conservation center in Lampang for rehabilitation.
The Thai government has allocated 24 million baht for the repatriation, with Kanchana Silpa-archa, a key figure in the effort, traveling to Sri Lanka to oversee the elephant's return.

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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