Seven boats catch fire on Thailand’s Mak Island on Saturday night

21 Sept 23:16 Key points summarised by AI

A fire erupted Saturday night at Ao Thong Lang wharf on Thailand's Mak Island, destroying seven vessels, including six speedboats and a wooden tour boat.
Strong winds rapidly spread the blaze, resulting in the total loss of all moored boats, though no injuries or deaths were reported. The Royal Thai Navy is deploying vessels to transport tourists back to the mainland due to insufficient remaining transport.

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.