Construction around Phuket Big Buddha halted

23 Sept 07:05 Key points summarised by AI

Phuket's chief monk ordered the suspension of all construction at the Big Buddha Temple on Khao Nark Kerd mountain, pending an investigation into alleged encroachment on national forest reserves.
The halt follows suspicions from Forest Department officials that illegal forest clearing on the mountain, where the temple has built facilities, contributed to a recent mudslide that killed 13 people.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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