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Crackdown on nominee-owned businesses in Phuket, Krabi, Pha-ngan and Surat Thani

12 Sept 09:50 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities initiated simultaneous crackdowns on nominee-owned businesses, primarily in real estate, across Phuket, Phang-nga, Krabi, and Pha-ngan Island, targeting Thai nationals fronting for foreign partners.
The operation involves multiple agencies, including police, Land Department, and Commerce Ministry, with 59 arrest warrants and 60 search warrants issued, specifically targeting 29 suspected companies in Phuket.
In a related enforcement action, officials served notices to encroachers on Nui Beach in Phuket, a national forest reserve, demanding the dismantling of structures by July 9.

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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