Missing German property broker’s decapitated body found in a freezer

13 Sept 14:06 Key points summarised by AI

Police discovered the decapitated body of missing German property broker, Hans Peter Ralter Mack, in a freezer at a rented house in Chon Buri, Thailand, after receiving a tip about a freezer delivery.
Warrants have been issued for two German nationals suspected in the murder, with evidence including a bloodied electric chainsaw, plastic wrap, and face masks found at the scene, alongside the victim's car showing traces of chemical cleanser.
Mack disappeared after reportedly meeting a foreign real estate businessman to discuss a significant land deal worth over 100 million baht on Samui Island, prompting his Thai partner and sons to report him missing.
A couple hired to deliver the freezer to the house informed police they were employed by a German woman, with another German man also present during the delivery, claiming they suspected nothing unusual until learning of Mack's disappearance.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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