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Paraquat ban still needed
News, Editorial, Published on 25/05/2018
» A final decision made this week by the Hazardous Substance Committee, refusing to ban the import of paraquat and two other toxic chemicals, is flawed with doubt and controversy.
Paraquat must be banned
News, Editorial, Published on 16/02/2019
» The decision by the National Committee on Hazardous Substances not to ban paraquat over the next two years is shameful and shows a lack of responsibility. The committee on Thursday voted 16:5 in favour of continuing to allow the use of the chemical, which is prohibited in 53 countries due to its high toxicity. Five members abstained.
Paraquat kit now available
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 04/08/2023
» A prototype of a kit designed to detect the presence of paraquat in fruit and vegetables is available for reproduction by any private or public organisation for commercial purposes, according to the Department of Medical Sciences (DMS).
Supporting paraquat betrays the nation
News, Sanitsuda Ekachai, Published on 02/06/2018
» The regime’s slogan to return happiness to the people has proven empty once again. Despite public demands for a ban, the military government has decided to allow paraquat, a highly toxic weed killer, to wreak havoc on public health and the environment.
Grisada plots immediate paraquat ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/07/2019
» Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Grisada Boonrach yesterday expressed his desire to leave a legacy before leaving office by imposing an immediate ban on three toxic farm chemicals, namely paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos.
Committee warned over paraquat ban
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/04/2019
» The Office of the Ombudsman on Thursday warned a committee tasked with the control of hazardous chemical substances to take action over its proposed ban on paraquat or it would be held responsible for negligence of duty.
Foraging elephants poisoned by paraquat
Published on 05/03/2021
» CHIANG MAI: Seven elephants suffered serious burns to their mouths and tongues from eating grass contaminated with the herbicide paraquat at a border village in Omkoi district.
Anti-corruption group backs paraquat ban
Published on 04/10/2019
» The Anti-Corruption Organisation of Thailand (ACT) on Friday joined a growing chorus of groups backing a ban on the use of three harmful farm chemicals, calling on the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) to hold an open vote on the issue.
Panel urged to delay paraquat ban
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 14/02/2019
» The Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is signalling the national committee on hazardous substances should delay the move to impose a total ban on the use of a controversial herbicide in farming to 2021.
Women lose out more to paraquat
News, Published on 07/03/2019
» The National Committee on Hazardous Substances' recent decision not to ban the use of paraquat -- a herbicide widely used in the sugarcane, tapioca, rubber, fruit and vegetable production -- has sparked protests from farmers and civil society organisations.