Army corporal sought after confronting elephant with knife in Khao Yai

11 Sept 18:34 Key points summarised by AI

An army corporal is being sought after a viral video showed him confronting a 10-year-old elephant, Plai Pupa, with a knife in Khao Yai National Park.
Fortunately, the elephant, known for its aggressive nature, calmly retreated, averting a potentially dangerous encounter.
Park chief Chaiya Huayhongtong has ordered an investigation and legal action against the corporal for multiple violations, including bringing a weapon into the park and unauthorized entry.
The corporal, reportedly stationed in Nakhon Ratchasima and with a history of mental illness, has been blacklisted from the park due to his dangerous behavior.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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