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"Aromatic coconut” registered as new Thai GI product

10 Sept 23:04 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Commerce Ministry officially registered the "Sam Phran Aromatic Young Coconut" as a new Geographical Indication (GI) product.
Originating from Sam Phran, Nakhon Pathom, this coconut is highly valued for its distinct fragrant juice and superior taste, appealing to both domestic and international markets.
The GI status provides significant benefits, promoting the coconut as a unique Thai brand globally and supporting local growers under the national soft power policy.
This aromatic coconut is a major export, generating over 570 million baht annually for its community.

Yesterday 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.