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Paraquat-led farm chemical ban a hit
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 10/06/2024
» Positive signs are emerging that Thailand's food safety protocols are improving after its efforts to ban harmful herbicides and pesticides, paraquat and chlorpyrifos, and limit the use of glyphosate proved a success, a seminar was told.
Police seize controlled herbicides
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 23/12/2023
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has seized almost 150,000 litres of glyphosate, which is a controlled substance, as part of its investigation into the smuggling of the herbicide.
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).
Toxic herbicides ban to stay
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/05/2022
» Industry Minister Suriya Juangrungreangkit on Thursday insisted the ban on the use of paraquat and chlorpyrifos won't be lifted, amid reports the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) was pushing for a review of the ban.
Suit against BioThai thrown out
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2021
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday dismissed a petition against Witoon Lienchamroon, founder of BioThai, over accusations he defamed someone under the Computer Act in a debate over farm chemical bans in 2019.
Foraging elephants poisoned by paraquat
Phanumet Tanraksa and Online Reporters, 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.
Request to lift ban on two farm chemicals refused
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/12/2020
» A request to extend the use of the herbicide paraquat and pesticide chlorpyrifos by pro-chemical alliances was rejected by the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) chaired by Industry Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
NHSC votes to keep ban on toxic farm chemicals
News, Lamonphet Apisitniran and Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 29/09/2020
» The National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) on Monday ruled in favour of consumer groups to keep its ban on the use of paraquat and chlorpyrifos in Thailand's agricultural sector.
PM denies rift claims over chemical ban
News, Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 02/09/2020
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on Tuesday insisted that differing stances within the coalition on the chlorpyrifos and paraquat ban won't affect the unity of the government.
Minister defends ban on dangerous agrochemicals
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 01/09/2020
» Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Monday declared his stance against a fresh attempt by the Agriculture Ministry to reverse the National Hazardous Substances Committee's (NHSC) decision to ban the use of paraquat and chlorpyrifos in agriculture.