Warning of storms over most of Thailand until Sunday

14 Sept 02:22 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand is under a summer storm warning, including isolated hail, from Wednesday until Sunday, affecting north-eastern, northern, eastern, and central provinces, including Bangkok.
The storms are triggered by a moderate cold front from China combining with humid southerly and easterly winds amidst the country's hot weather.
The impact will progress, starting with north-eastern and eastern regions, then moving to Bangkok and northern areas, with central provinces experiencing the hardest hit on Sunday.
The public is advised to avoid open spaces, large trees, and billboards for safety during the storm period.

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.