Mountain of garbage left by major flooding in Chiang Rai

12 Sept 04:07 Key points summarised by AI

Major flooding in Chiang Rai's Mueang and Mae Sai districts has generated an estimated 68,000 tonnes of garbage, with the vast majority (over 58,000 tonnes) still awaiting disposal.
Authorities face significant challenges, including full temporary storage sites requiring new land appropriations and funding, alongside a damaged wastewater treatment facility in Mueang district.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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