Khao Kho National Park chief transferred, placed under investigation

23 Sept 06:19 Key points summarised by AI

Khao Kho National Park's chief has been transferred and is under investigation for allowing illegal resorts to be built on national park land.
Officials discovered two unauthorized resorts, 'Phu Thap Boek Suan Sawan' and 'Good View, Hot View,' encroaching on the park, with orders for their immediate demolition.

Holy basil registration will not restrict native varieties - CPRAM

Today 12:16 Key points summarised by AI

CPRAM registered four *newly developed* holy basil strains (Kaew Churee 01-04) for use in its ready-made food division, not to commercialize seeds or restrict existing varieties.
The company assures that registration *does not impact* the cultivation, sale, or use of over 300 native holy basil strains by farmers and vendors.
These registered strains are a result of joint research with Kasetsart University, developed for improved quality and yield, and are *distinct from* the native varieties widely grown in Thailand.
CPRAM emphasizes that developing new plant varieties aims to enhance agricultural competitiveness and *will not lead to the extinction* of native basil or force farmers to adopt new strains.