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Woman Registers NENE ROYAL Trademark for Niece, Netizens Question

A woman registered the NENE ROYAL trademark in Thailand, stating she would transfer the rights to her niece Nene Royal, a Phuket winner of America’s Got Talent. Netizens questioned the legality of the filing and her relationship to the niece, but she did not clarify. Experts note that trademark registration requires distinctiveness and permission, and the niece or her representative could file an objection.

Woman Registers NENE ROYAL Trademark for Niece, Netizens Question
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The woman said she had registered the NENE ROYAL trademark to give the niece a chance to start her own business in Thailand and worldwide. She previously posted on Facebook that the trademark application was a gift for a young girl pursuing her music dream, and that she was giving the niece the chance to build her own business under the NENE ROYAL brand. On 17 Oct 2569 at 12:29, she posted again, saying that a foreigner who had given opportunities to a little girl named Praew had enabled her to follow her dream, and that she wanted the trademark rights for NENE ROYAL to go directly to the Rattikan Amloy family. She said a foreigner named Jon Elron agreed. She also noted that learning about intellectual property through the Department of Intellectual Property is a worthwhile start that adds significant value, and encouraged Nene Royal to achieve her dreams.

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Chinese Fugitive Arrested in Bangkok for Mule Account Network

Immigration police have arrested a Chinese fugitive in Bangkok who allegedly ran a mule account network that supplied more than 133 bank accounts to money laundering gangs, with about 500 million yuan (roughly 2 billion baht, or about US$62 million) passing through them. Officers from Immigration Division 3 arrested the 37 year old man, identified … The story Chinese fugitive behind mule account network arrested in Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News.

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National

Thai Artist Patrick Releases Warm New Song 'Stay' Before Birthday

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Police

Stepfather Arrested for Fatal Abuse of Autistic 8-Year-Old

Police have arrested the stepfather accused of fatally abusing an eight-year-old autistic boy in Udon Thani. An autopsy revealed the child's intestines were torn from severe blunt force trauma, leading to his death. The boy's biological father enlisted the help of Pavena Foundation chairwoman Pavena Hongsakul, who assisted with the investigation and secured the arrest warrant.

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Police

Civil Engineer Detains, Abuses Student for Three Days in Nakhon Sawan

A 49‑year‑old civil engineer in Nakhon Sawan allegedly imprisoned, raped and repeatedly abused a 23‑year‑old female student for three days, stealing her belongings and extorting money. Police reportedly attempted to mediate a compensation settlement instead of arresting the suspect, who was later released on bail after admitting only to assault. The victim’s family says authorities failed to protect her and are pressing for additional charges, including attempted murder.

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National

Thai Deputy PM Advances EFTA Trade Pact With Swiss Companies

Deputy Prime Minister and Commerce Minister Supachai Sutthapan met with a Swiss business delegation to advance the Thailand–EFTA free trade agreement, aiming to link Thai SMEs to global supply chains and generate over $14 billion in annual trade. The talks, held on 16 October 2026, focused on preparing for the FTA’s entry into force on 1 January 2027, technology transfer, and creating a business‑friendly environment. Bilateral trade between Thailand and Switzerland reached $14.2 billion in 2023 and continues to grow.

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National

Pheu Thai MP Urges Listening to Opposition Before No-Confidence Vote

Pheu Thai MP Wisut Chaiyarat urged fellow legislators to hear the opposition’s arguments before the upcoming no‑confidence debate and vote. He said his party is not concerned because none of its ministers are facing interpellation. The debate is set for October 27‑29, 2026, with the vote on October 30.

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Police

Chinese Money Laundering Suspect Arrested in Bangkok

Immigration Bureau officers arrested a 37‑year‑old Chinese man, Mr. Wu, in Bangkok on 17 October 2026 after he was wanted by Chinese authorities for money‑laundering and transnational crime. He was part of a network that moved over 2.4 billion baht through more than 130 accounts and tried to hide using false documents and altered vehicles. He faces charges for overstaying his visa and will be deported to China to face the arrest warrant.

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Community

Po Tek Tung Foundation Holds Holy Incense Procession

On 16 October 2026, the Po Tek Tung Foundation held a holy incense procession at its Tai Hong Kong shrine to celebrate the Vegetarian Festival. Participants, dressed in white and observing vegetarian precepts, marched in three circuits, praying for royal merit, national safety and personal prosperity. The event included a dragon‑gate arch, flag contingents and traditional drum troupes, with the foundation providing contact details for further information.

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Police

Immigration Chief Orders Probe of Rayong Venues Over 100 Chinese

Immigration Bureau Chief Pol Lt Gen Nopasin Poonsawat has ordered an urgent investigation into four entertainment venues in Rayong after over 100 Chinese nationals were found there. The probe will examine immigration status, visa types, and allegations of bribery to officials, with disciplinary and criminal action if wrongdoing is proven. Preliminary checks also identified Laotian, Myanmar and stateless women working without permits.

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Community

Southern Thai Muslims Fly to Umrah as Officials Offer Encouragement

Southern Thai Muslims are flying from Narathiwat Airport to perform the Umrah pilgrimage in Mecca, with officials from the People's Party and police providing encouragement. Despite regional tensions and the ongoing Middle Eastern conflict, families and community members gathered to see them off, sharing smiles, hugs, and prayers. The officials offered blessings and prayed for the pilgrims’ safety, health, and successful completion of their religious rites.

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