Typhoon Kajiki to hit northern Thailand next week

16 Sept 04:11 Key points summarised by AI

Typhoon Kajiki is expected to weaken into a depression before making landfall in northern Thailand's Nan province next Tuesday, potentially bringing up to 200mm of rain.
Heavy rainfall is anticipated across northern and northeastern provinces on Monday and Tuesday, increasing the risk of flooding in vulnerable areas.
Authorities are implementing precautionary measures, including increasing water discharge from the Sirikit reservoir to manage water levels and activating a cell broadcast system for early storm warnings.
The storm's trajectory involves approaching Hainan Island as a tropical cyclone, making landfall in northern Vietnam, and then progressively weakening as it moves across central Laos before entering Thailand.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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