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Major crackdown on corrupt exploitation of non-citizen’s records in Chiang Mai

2 Oct 09:33 Key points summarised by AI

A multi-agency task force in Chiang Mai launched a major operation, dismantling a syndicate that illegally issued non-citizen identity cards to over 5,000 foreign nationals, including Chinese citizens who paid up to 100,000 baht each.
Corrupt officials and scammers created fake registration profiles, issued 'Type 0' non-citizen IDs, intentionally used incomplete fingerprint scans to bypass national databases, and forged documents to establish false residencies.
The investigation culminated in 36 arrest warrants, with 20 suspects apprehended, including a former municipal official and false certifying witnesses. Authorities have already revoked 97 illegal civil registry entries, with nearly 5,000 more flagged for investigation and potential revocation.
Officials confirm that rigorous disciplinary and criminal proceedings will be pursued against all public servants and accomplices involved, emphasizing a commitment to justice and encouraging public reporting of registry fraud.

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A third-party application for "NENE" and "NENE ROYAL" trademarks was officially withdrawn, resolving a high-profile dispute over the Thai pop artist's name.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