Pattaya bids farewell to USS Abraham Lincoln after five-day port call

9 Sept 19:58 Key points summarised by AI

The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier group concluded a five-day port visit to Pattaya, Thailand, with nearly 5,000 US sailors and Marines.
The visit significantly boosted Pattaya's local economy, generating activity for hotels, restaurants, shops, and tour operators.
US personnel experienced Thai culture, food, and attractions through organized tours, with US Navy leadership praising Thailand's hospitality.
This port call marked the carrier's first in nine months, serving as a crucial opportunity for the crew to recharge before resuming operations in the US 7th Fleet.

CP Group denies role in CPRAM’s holy basil protection applications

Yesterday 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.