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Dad says drug pic real, King's rice row, Sam spooks oah
News, Mae Moo, Published on 28/07/2013
» Chalerm insists star is clean
Big issue: Breaking the iron rice bowl
News, Published on 21/07/2013
» It all seemed so logical. With the death rate among Thais running at a steady 100%, and the number of Thais who eat rice in their lives also at 100%, there must surely be a link.
Government to take big loss on rice sales
Published on 19/07/2013
» The government is prepared to take a big loss as it struggles to offload record stockpiles of rice built up through the state-buying programme, with plans to call for bids on the ageing hoard of grain every two weeks.
PM tastes rice amid toxicity fears
Published on 19/07/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has played down contamination concerns over packed rice, saying fumigation happens only in some parts of the production process.
CP withdraws suit against TV host
Online Reporters, Published on 18/07/2013
» Lawyers for the Charoen Pokphand (CP) Group on Thursday withdrew charges against a popular television show host and producer after he issued an apology for his Facebook comment suggesting CP's packaged rice was contaminated with toxic chemicals.
PM allays tainted rice fears
News, Published on 18/07/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra yesterday called on consumer groups and other associations to work with the Public Health Ministry if they have concerns about rice supply safety.
TV host 'sorry' for rice slurs
Published on 16/07/2013
» A TV producer has apologised to the Commerce Ministry and offered to promote Thai rice to make amends for spreading unsubstantiated speculation about contamination of packed rice.
Protecting the brand
News, Published on 16/07/2013
» It doesn't take long these days for bad news to circle the world. Facebook carried a post by a TV celebrity, and the post has had strong and important consequences. The "news" by TV celebrity Sutthiphong Thammawuthi alleged that a top Thai fragrant rice brand was fumigated and packaged with toxic chemicals. The response has been harsh but unsatisfying in the extreme.
Toxic rice rumour debunked
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/07/2013
» AYUTTHAYA : Deputy Commerce Minister Yanyong Phuangrach says that tests carried out by the Food and Drug Administration prove the safety of Tra Chatr (Royal Umbrella Brand) rice.
Varathep says rice pledging will continue
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/07/2013
» The rice-pledging scheme will remain in place until rice farmers have adequate incomes, Prime Minister's Office Minister Varathep Rattanakorn said yesterday.