9 die, over 115 injured in firework warehouse explosion in Narathiwat

1 Oct 04:55 Key points summarised by AI

A firework warehouse in Narathiwat, Thailand, exploded, resulting in nine fatalities and over 100 injuries.
The powerful blast severely damaged approximately 100 surrounding houses and complicated emergency response efforts due to continuous pyrotechnic detonations.

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.