Flights to and from Chiang Rai suspended due to severe flooding

19 Sept 07:30 Key points summarised by AI

Five major airlines have suspended all flights to Mae Fah Luang Chiang Rai International Airport due to the province experiencing its most severe flooding in decades.
While Thai Airways, Nok Air, Thai Vietjet, and Thai Lion Air have halted services, Thai Air Asia is operating the only remaining flights between Bangkok and Chiang Rai.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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