Taiwan’s representative in Thailand resigns over sexual harassment allegation

23 Sept 05:32 Key points summarised by AI

Taiwan's representative to Thailand, Chuang Sho-hang, resigned after less than a year in his post following confirmed allegations of sexual harassment against his secretary.
The allegations included Chuang touching his female secretary's hand and inviting her to his hotel room during a business trip, which he dismissed as a form of 'encouragement'.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) launched an investigation into official complaints, confirmed the allegations, and subsequently requested Chuang's resignation from the Thailand office.
This incident unfolds amidst Taiwan's rapidly expanding 'MeToo' movement, which gained momentum after initial reports of sexual harassment within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) were reportedly mishandled.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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