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Boost organic farming
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/10/2020
» The National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) deserves praise for displaying tenacity in maintaining its ban on two toxic farm chemicals: herbicide paraquat and pesticide chlorpyrifos.
Striving for safer food
News, Editorial, Published on 02/06/2020
» A gruelling campaign by food safety advocates to have two extremely toxic farm chemicals banned has finally borne fruit. The ban on chlorpyrifos and paraquat, which was announced in the Royal Gazette, took effect yesterday.
Farm chemical importers vow to sue govt over ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2019
» Importers of three toxic farm chemicals, which are set to be officially banned from Dec 1, have vowed they will sue the government in the Administrative Court.
Farm chemical importers vow to sue govt over ban
Post Reporters, Published on 18/11/2019
» Importers of three toxic farm chemicals, which are set to be officially banned from Dec 1, have vowed they will sue the government in the Administrative Court.
Group warns lawsuit over ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 17/10/2019
» The Thai Agricultural Innovation Trade Association (Taita), a coalition of supporters of the three toxic farming chemicals, threatened to go to the Administrative Court if the National Hazardous Substance Committee (NHSC) followed through with the ban.
Deputy stealsthe limelight
News, Published on 12/10/2019
» It's been said that the toxic farm chemical saga has been a test of character for some cabinet ministers.
Criminal probe threatened over toxic chemical ban delay
Post Reporters, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Office of the Ombudsman is warning the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) of the consequences it will have to face if it chooses to disregard a panel’s recommendation to ban the use of three toxic farming chemicals.
Toxic inaction on farm chemicals
News, Editorial, Published on 16/06/2019
» In staunch defiance against growing calls for a ban on extremely hazardous farm chemicals, including paraquat, the Department of Agriculture has started registering farmers who still want to use the chemicals on their plantations.
Our chemical-free future
Asia focus, Tanyatorn Tongwaranan, Published on 27/08/2018
» When I think of my grandmother, I always think of her in the kitchen. Growing up as the happy recipient of her home-cooked meals, I sometimes would join her there as she passed along tidbits of her cooking wisdom.
The Kobe beef of Isan takes off
Business, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 23/08/2018
» Japan is famous for Kobe beef, beloved by foodies for its distinct marbling and melt-in-your-mouth tenderness. Thailand also has its own premium-grade beef, Pon Yang Kham, which has become a household name among meat lovers.