High levels of PM2.5 pollution in northern provinces today

17 Sept 17:25 Key points summarised by AI

Northern Thailand faces critical PM2.5 pollution, with nine provinces, including Chiang Mai and Lampang, registering "Red level" (hazardous) air quality.
Over 4,200 hot spots were detected in the northern region, primarily in Chiang Mai, Lampang, Mae Hong Son, Tak, and Phayao, contributing significantly to the high dust levels.
Westerly and southwesterly winds exacerbate the regional pollution, compounded by over 15,000 hot spots reported in neighboring countries like Myanmar and Laos.
Authorities are deploying drones to detect and prevent forest fires, and are coordinating with neighboring nations to mitigate cross-border haze.

Application for ‘Nene Royal’ trademark withdrawn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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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