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OCPB, FDA asked to weigh in on old-rice dispute
News, Published on 09/05/2024
» The Office of the Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are being urged to inspect the quality of decade-old rice, which the Commerce Ministry plans to sell amid concerns about aflatoxin and chemical contamination.
Phuket court responds to surge in tourist-related cases
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 04/04/2024
» The Phuket Provincial Court will reopen its tourist section to help visitors to the province settle court cases following a recent surge in litigation linked to tourists.
Bangkok Gems Fair surpasses 3.85 Billion Baht sales
News, Published on 29/02/2024
» The 69th Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair, organised by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) under the Ministry of Commerce and The Gem and Jewelry Institute of Thailand (GIT) surpassed expectations with purchases exceeding 3.85 billion baht. Held from February 21 to February 25, 2024 at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, the event attracted nearly 40,000 participants.
Bank of Thailand faces new rate cut calls
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 27/02/2024
» The government has again urged the Bank of Thailand (BoT) to consider revising its interest rate policy and lowering the benchmark interest rate for the sake of economic stimulus.
Digital wallet to start in May, says PM
Online Reporters, Published on 10/11/2023
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin on Friday put an end to weeks of speculation about the government’s digital wallet programme, saying it will begin in May and some 50 million people will be eligible for a 10,000-baht handout.
Fears over Fukushima seafood rise
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2023
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) is urging the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Department of Fisheries to tighten measures on imported seafood from Japan after several countries banned the products following the release of treated radioactive water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Fukushima fish still safe to eat: govt
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/08/2023
» The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is maintaining a wait and see stance after Japan's release of wastewater from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean on Aug 24, according to FDA deputy secretary-general Lertchai Lertvut.
Prachin Buri people demand probe into caesium disappearance
Manit Sanubboon, Published on 23/03/2023
» A civil society network in Prachin Buri province has demanded a thorough national-level investigation into the disappearance of a radioactive cylinder that created a public health scare.
Off to the Halal market
News, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 02/01/2023
» The government should promote Halal-certified products to help Thai food entrepreneurs expand their businesses into a broader market, according to the Central Islamic Council of Thailand (CICOT).
Tangmo's mother withdraws request for Senate committee investigation
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/03/2022
» The mother of drowned actress Nida "Tangmo" Patcharaveerapong on Monday asked to withdraw a request she earlier made to the Senate committee on human rights, liberty and consumer protection for an investigation into the police handling of her daughter's death.