basil

False claim on non-existent ‘Chamchuri basil’ sale ban debunked

A viral social media post claiming that anyone who grows and sells four basil varieties called "Chamchuri 1-4" could face up to two years in jail and a 400,000-baht fine is misleading, according to a fact-check by Thai PBS Verify. Authorities say the varieties named in the post do not exist, and the public can continue growing and selling basil leaves as usual.

Oct 24, 2026