Army defends public appeal for barbed wire donations

11 Sept 14:35 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Army is urgently appealing for public donations of razor wire to secure the Cambodian border, explaining that standard procurement procedures for its own budget would take too long (at least one month) to address immediate needs.
This public appeal has drawn criticism regarding the army's budget management, with an acting Prime Minister also disagreeing, suggesting the army should directly request government funding rather than soliciting public donations to prevent misunderstandings.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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