Bangkok Basil Sellers Voice Concerns Over Protected Variety Registration
Traders at a Bangkok market are calling for clear explanations regarding the legal protection of four newly registered basil varieties, fearing uncertainty could affect farmers, small vendors, and food prices. Concerns about variety identification and legal risks are widespread.
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