NewzPrime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has publicly addressed concerns regarding the intellectual property status of four holy basil varieties in Thailand. He clarified that the current protection rights are intended to regulate commercial interests and will not restrict individual citizens from cultivating the herb for personal consumption or local sale.
The reassurance follows public anxiety over how plant variety protections might impact traditional agricultural practices. By distinguishing between private use and commercial rights, the government aims to maintain the accessibility of the herb while managing the legal framework surrounding its specific botanical varieties.
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