French zoo owner detained on Samui Island pending deportation

9 Sept 13:24 Key points summarised by AI

Kevin Dimino, a French national and owner of Samui Exotic Park, has been detained on Samui Island, facing deportation from Thailand.
The deportation order cites multiple incidents where Dimino allegedly posed a serious threat to society, including harassment, assault with a knife, and public abusive behaviour.
Further allegations against Dimino include inviting people to his zoo for divisive political or religious demonstrations and being removed from a domestic flight for threatening passengers.
Signed by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, the order makes Dimino the second foreign national to be deported in connection with a dispute on Samui Island, following Israeli national Yaacov Ohayon.

Holy basil registration will not restrict native varieties - CPRAM

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.