Central provinces brace for river overflows as water discharges increase

12 Sept 22:28 Key points summarised by AI

Seven central provinces are advised to prepare for river overflows between September 17-22, driven by rising water levels and anticipated high tides.
Increased runoffs from northern provinces into the Chao Phraya River necessitate higher water discharges into its western and eastern branches.
The Tha Chin River is expected to overflow due to increased water levels and high tides, impacting low-lying areas in Suphan Buri, Nakhon Pathom, and Samut Sakhon.
High tides from tomorrow until next Monday will exacerbate the risk, causing overflows in the Chao Phraya, Tha Chin, and Mae Klong rivers, threatening unprotected riverside communities across several provinces, including Bangkok.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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