Prawit Wongsuwan visits site of firework explosion in Narathiwat

20 Sept 02:12 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan visited the Narathiwat firework explosion site, pledging government assistance including a debt moratorium and reconstruction of damaged homes and schools.
The July 30th blast resulted in 11 deaths, nearly 400 injuries, and extensive damage to 682 households and three schools, with Prawit offering moral support and assuring government commitment to recovery.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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