Navy on standby for evacuations by sea if Middle East airspace closes

13 Sept 11:34 Key points summarised by AI

The Royal Thai Navy has prepared a contingency plan (Plan B) for sea evacuations of Thai nationals from the Middle East, should escalating conflict close airspace and prevent air transport.
A large amphibious transport ship, capable of carrying approximately 1,000 people, along with escort vessels, has been readied for the mission, with an estimated two-week journey to the operational area.
While slower, sea evacuation offers the advantage of transporting a larger number of people and providing greater operational flexibility, especially if airspace restrictions become widespread.
The Navy is in preliminary preparedness, closely monitoring the tensions, and stands ready to deploy immediately upon government orders to protect Thai citizens abroad.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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