฿14m temple lighting system in Nakhon Si Thammarat abandoned

23 Sept 04:59 Key points summarised by AI

A 14-million baht lighting system, installed in 2014 at Phra Mahathat Woramahavihan Temple in Nakhon Si Thammarat to support its UNESCO World Cultural Heritage nomination, has been abandoned due to disrepair.
Initially functional, the system eventually failed completely due to a lack of maintenance and repairs, with no official response regarding its status or the temple's UNESCO bid.

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

Yesterday 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.