Entrance fees for famous Tham Luang cave explained

23 Sept 01:47 Key points summarised by AI

Tham Luang cave charges admission fees: Bt950 for Thais and Bt1,000 for foreigners, justified by operational and safety needs for the 'special area' of chambers 2 and 3; chamber 1 remains free.
Fees cover essential personnel and funds: Bt300 for an expert, Bt50 for an assistant, Bt100 for a rescuer, Bt50 for a local guide, Bt150 for injured park officials, and Bt300 for the Tham Luang welfare fund.
Limited and demanding tour experience: Each three-hour trip is capped at ten visitors, exploring 700 meters into chambers 2 and 3, encountering obstacles similar to the 2018 rescue; visitors must be healthy, register 15 days in advance, with tours running Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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