New Zealand tourist in fatal fall from “Death Railway”

23 Sept 04:15 Key points summarised by AI

A New Zealand tourist tragically fell to his death from a “Death Railway” train in Thailand’s Kanchanaburi Province.
Witnesses indicate the tourist opened a train door to take photos while the train moved slowly, likely slipping and falling from the elevated track.

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.