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Moo Deng trademark granted to initial 38 entities, more expected soon

11 Sept 08:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Zoological Park Organisation of Thailand (ZPOT) has approved 38 initial entities to use the “Moo Deng” trademark, with more applications from both Thai and foreign applicants pending approval.
ZPOT registered the trademark, featuring the globally famous pygmy hippo calf, not for profit, but to generate funds for societal benefit and animal welfare, while Moo Deng's popularity has significantly boosted zoo visitors and local businesses.

Today 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.