Sustainable Celebrations: Eco-Friendly Ideas for Loy Krathong

10 Sept 14:59 Key points summarised by AI

Experts Advocate Eco-Conscious Floating: Professor Dr. Thon Thamrongnawasawat stresses using purely natural materials, managing quantities, and selecting appropriate floating areas to minimize environmental impact during Loy Krathong.
Innovative Biodegradable Options Emerge: Communities and businesses now offer diverse eco-friendly krathongs made from corn husks, ice cream cones, fish food, and even edible Salapao, promoting guilt-free festivities.
Sustainable Livelihoods Flourish: The demand for eco-krathongs has spurred local economies, with villages like Lan Dokmai Tok turning corn husk crafts into sustainable OTOP products and Uthai Thani businesses expanding internationally.
Public Embraces Green Alternatives: Festival participants increasingly opt for self-made, fish-edible krathongs or choose alternative forms of reverence, reflecting a growing awareness of environmental impact during Loy Krathong.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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