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Eight national parks and wildlife sanctuaries to be closed due to forest fires

14 Sept 16:01 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Centre for Air Pollution Mitigation mandated the closure of eight national parks and wildlife sanctuaries across 17 northern provinces to control widespread forest fires.
The closures aim to enhance officials' flexibility in managing hotspots, as PM2.5 pollution and fire incidents are projected to worsen due to dry conditions and economic development.

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.