Ailing elephant in Sri Lanka physically fit enough to fly home to Thailand

14 Sept 22:53 Key points summarised by AI

Sak Surin, the Thai elephant in Sri Lanka, is declared fit and cooperative for its repatriation flight, showing good health and calm demeanor during practice lifts.
The elephant is scheduled to fly from Colombo to Chiang Mai on July 2nd, accompanied by a dedicated team of mahouts and veterinarians to ensure a smooth and safe five-hour journey.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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