3,000 year-old skeletons found in Ang Thong

21 Sept 03:06 Key points summarised by AI

A 54-year-old villager in Ang Thong province discovered nine 3,000-year-old mummified skeletons, wrapped in shrouds and tied with ropes, along with ancient bowls, spears, and bronzes while preparing land for sugarcane.
The discovery adds to previous archaeological finds in the same area, where the Fine Arts Department had already excavated five skeletons; the villager now plans to establish a local museum to house the artifacts.

CP Group denies role in CPRAM’s holy basil protection applications

Today 11:10 Key points summarised by AI

CP Group explicitly denies involvement in CPRAM's decisions to research and apply for plant variety protection of four holy basil varieties, countering widespread media reports.
The group clarifies that CPRAM operates as an independent entity under CP ALL, a listed subsidiary, with its own management and decision-making authority, separate from CP Group's direct control.
CP Group refutes inaccurate media claims suggesting it secured protection over all holy basil varieties, which caused public alarm and damaged its reputation.
While supporting the development of new plant varieties to benefit farmers, CP Group emphasizes that such efforts must not infringe upon farmers' rights to cultivate and use native plant varieties.