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Klatham Party caught in ‘grey money’ storm as Thammanat woos grassroots voters

13 Sept 06:37 Key points summarised by AI

The Klatham Party, led by Thammanat Prompao, faces significant "grey money" allegations ahead of the February 8 election, prompting other major parties to refuse post-election collaboration.
Thammanat, the party's sole prime ministerial candidate, actively campaigns by promising tangible benefits for grassroots voters, including debt restructuring for farmers and teachers, and converting land rights into full title deeds.
Klatham's extensive policy platform aims to improve the quality of life for ordinary citizens, covering agriculture, education, water resources, vulnerable groups, tourism, and sports.
Party figures vehemently deny the "grey money" accusations, branding their accusers as hypocrites and hinting at their own parties' alleged illicit financial ties.

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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