Samui municipality and Surat Thai governor to be sued over landfill pollution

26 Sept 08:09 Key points summarised by AI

Residents on Samui Island plan to sue the municipality, city mayor, and Surat Thani governor, seeking compensation for health threats caused by a polluting landfill.
The Nakhon Si Thammarat Administrative Court previously ordered the Samui municipality to dispose of garbage, eliminate foul odors, and treat wastewater within 180 days, with regular progress reports.
Skepticism exists regarding the 180-day deadline due to 200,000 tonnes of existing garbage, 150 tonnes added daily, and a broken, irreparable 500-million-baht incinerator meant for disposal.
Over 10 groundwater wells in the affected village have been contaminated by landfill leakage, with tests revealing high concentrations of heavy metals.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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