Over 19,000 fire extinguishers in Bangkok need to be replaced

18 Sept 04:49 Key points summarised by AI

Bangkok authorities are replacing over 19,000 faulty fire extinguishers after a fatal school accident prompted a city-wide safety inspection.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is recalling unsafe units, ordering 10,000 new extinguishers, and implementing a QR code system for regular inspections of all functional equipment.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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