PM vows to stay in Hat Yai as floods emergency escalates

11 Sept 00:08 Key points summarised by AI

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has pledged to remain in Hat Yai to personally oversee flood relief and evacuation operations, cancelling all other business engagements.
The Prime Minister made his third trip to Hat Yai within a week, bringing critical supplies and equipment, and inspected inundated communities and evacuation shelters.
A Flood Emergency Forward Command Centre has been established in Hat Yai to mobilize and coordinate resources from the armed forces, government agencies, and the private sector for rescue and aid efforts, including priority patient transfers.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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