Problematic mass transit projects await new government’s solutions

5 Oct 05:25 Key points summarised by AI

The western Orange Line route faces a lawsuit over contract terms, delaying the entire project, including the completed eastern section, from commencing services.
The Green Line BTS Skytrain is burdened by approximately 120 billion baht in debt owed by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to BTS and MRT for extension routes, compounded by unsettled fares and disputed management rights.
The high-speed train project linking three airports is delayed by two years, awaiting promotional privileges for the winning bidder and resolution of a route overlap with the Thai-Chinese high-speed project.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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