Thailand Reaffirms Citizens' Right to Grow, Sell, and Consume Basil Freely
Thailand's ruling Pheu Thai Party has emphasized that citizens' rights to grow, sell, and consume basil (grapao) remain unaffected and that no single company can monopolize the herb nationwide. This statement addresses public concerns about food self-sufficiency and livelihoods.
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