Court denies release of boy in Kamphaeng Phet school shooting

12 Sept 16:41 Key points summarised by AI

A Juvenile and Family Court denied the temporary release of a 14-year-old boy, identified as "B," who allegedly opened fire at a school in Kamphaeng Phet province.
The court determined that the boy posed a risk to others and could commit another offense if released, emphasizing that continued custody was in his best interest.
Despite being under 15, the boy faces charges including attempted murder and offenses under the firearms law, and will remain in custody during the ongoing investigation.
The school had previous knowledge of the student's intentions, having held a meeting with him and his parents after discovering messages about a planned shooting, which led to a medical leave recommendation.

Holy basil registration will not restrict native varieties - CPRAM

Yesterday 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.