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Suriya threatens countersuit on relaxed farm chemicals ban
Online Reporters, Published on 03/12/2019
» Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Tuesday he would counter-sue any organisations that bring a threatened lawsuit against him over the countermanded farm chemicals ban.
New committee countermands ban on toxic farm chemicals
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2019
» The new National Committee on Hazardous Substances on Wednesday decided to lift the scheduled ban on the herbicide glyphosate and delay the ban on the herbicide paraquat and pesticide chlorpyrifos for six months.
Rally against ban on 3 farm chemicals
Online Reporters, Published on 26/11/2019
» About 1,000 black-clad farmers and chemical suppliers rallied outside Government House on Tuesday against a planned ban on three toxic farm chemicals, demanding a thorough study of the impact on farmers and businesses.
Chemicals ban passes last hurdle
Online Reporters, Published on 22/10/2019
» The National Committee on Hazardous Substances has voted to ban three toxic farm chemicals amid threats by opposing farmers to seek a court injunction to suspend it.
Pharmacy Council wants ban on 3 farm chemicals this year
Online Reporters, Published on 13/02/2019
» The Pharmacy Council has asked the national committee on hazardous substances to ban two herbicides, paraquat and glyphosate, and the pesticide chlorpyrifos before year's end in the interests of public safety.
Hydroponic vegetables not that safe, says food safety group
Online Reporters, Published on 22/01/2018
» Nearly two-thirds of the samples of hydroponically-grown vegetables tested were found to be contaminated with pesticides in excess of the maximum residue limit, according to the Thailand Pesticide Alert Network (Thai-PAN).
Deputy governor opposes 'junk food' farming on Phu Thap Boek
Online Reporters, Published on 25/10/2016
» The Deputy governor of Phetchabun is calling on local people to oppose a snackfood producer's plan to introduce contract potato farming on the popular tourist attraction of Phu Thap Boek mountain.
K-Research cuts outlook for Thai economy to 2.8%
Online Reporters, Published on 23/03/2015
» Kasikorn Research Center joined the growing list of agencies cutting projections for the Thai economy, saying that, despite improvement from 2014, growth during 2015 will come in at just 2.8%, down from an initial estimate of 4%.
Thai exports shrink 3.5% in January
Online Reporters, Published on 25/02/2015
» Thai exports dropped 3.5% year-on-year in January to US$17.3 billion due to declines in farm-product exports, especially natural rubber and rice.
Industrial confidence picks up
Online Reporters, Published on 19/11/2014
» The industrial confidence index picked up slightly to 87.5 in October from 86.1 in September thanks to more orders ahead of the year-end festive holidays and the acceleration of state budget disbursements.