Two hackers arrested for changing car registration information

22 Sept 08:47 Key points summarised by AI

Police arrested two men for hacking into the Land Transport Department's (LTD) computer system using an official's stolen username and password.
The hackers altered registration information of unused cars to obtain new licenses for smuggled or vintage vehicles, which were then sold for over a million baht each.
The scheme affected 65 cars in the LTD database, leading to the seizure of 16 fraudulently licensed vehicles.
The operation involved a sophisticated three-group gang, with responsibilities divided among hacking, matching smuggled cars to altered data, and smuggling vehicles needing registration.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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