Chiang Mai’s stranded flood victims seek help

12 Sept 04:58 Key points summarised by AI

Approximately 30 residents, including a disabled man, are stranded in Chiang Mai's Thiprat Villa housing estate with chest-level floodwaters and no food, awaiting promised rescue.
A village in Chiang Dao district is isolated after a flash flood washed away its only access bridge, cutting off electricity and communication.
Chiang Mai train station has closed due to flooding, diverting all incoming trains to Lampang, where passengers must transfer to buses to reach their destination.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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