Court dismisses petition to overturn former park chief Rutchada’s dismissal

1 Oct 09:12 Key points summarised by AI

The Central Administrative Court dismissed former park chief Rutchada Suriyakul Ayutthaya’s petition, upholding his dismissal from government service.
Rutchada was removed pending a disciplinary investigation into alleged bribery, with the court ruling the permanent secretary's decision was justified due to the charges' seriousness and potential departmental reputational damage.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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