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Thai government to negotiate with Karens residing in national park

28 Sept 23:48 Key points summarised by AI

Karens in Bangkloi village, Kaeng Krachan National Park, propose land allocation for farming, asserting ancestral rights predating the park's 1981 establishment and citing unfulfilled government promises for previous relocations.
Following protests, the Minister of Natural Resources and Environment agreed to withdraw security forces, while community representatives plan to petition parliament for a probe into operations they claim violate villagers' rights and demand explanations from officials.

Yesterday 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

CPRAM registered four *newly developed* holy basil strains (Kaew Churee 01-04) for use in its ready-made food division, not to commercialize seeds or restrict existing varieties.
The company assures that registration *does not impact* the cultivation, sale, or use of over 300 native holy basil strains by farmers and vendors.
These registered strains are a result of joint research with Kasetsart University, developed for improved quality and yield, and are *distinct from* the native varieties widely grown in Thailand.
CPRAM emphasizes that developing new plant varieties aims to enhance agricultural competitiveness and *will not lead to the extinction* of native basil or force farmers to adopt new strains.