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Three Israeli bodies may be moved from unlicensed Chachoengsao cemetery

10 Sept 00:59 Key points summarised by AI

Thai authorities plan to relocate three Israeli bodies from an unlicensed Jewish cemetery in Chachoengsao, as they were buried after the facility's operating license expired in 2023.
The cemetery's license renewal was denied due to non-compliance with legal standards, such as proximity to roads and rivers, leading to an ongoing legal dispute.
This incident is part of a broader government investigation into Israeli-linked businesses in Thailand, with over 1,500 companies suspected of illegal land holdings worth over 60 billion baht, prompting a potential DSI special case classification.

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.