School coach fire victims cremated in royally sponsored ceremony in Uthai Thani

15 Sept 10:34 Key points summarised by AI

A royally sponsored cremation ceremony is underway at Khao Phraya Sangkharam Temple School in Uthai Thani for 20 students and three teachers who died in a coach fire on October 1.
The religious activities, chaired by Gen Surayud Chulanont, involve officials, relatives, and the public, with Pope Francis also extending his deep condolences to the victims' families.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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