Thailand to sign FTA with EFTA at World Economic Forum in Davos

13 Sept 11:55 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand will sign its first free trade agreement with a European bloc, the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), at the World Economic Forum in Davos on January 23.
This landmark agreement, Thailand's 16th FTA, aims to significantly boost Thai exports to EFTA member countries (Switzerland, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein) and paves the way for future negotiations with the larger European Union.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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