‘Add Carabao’ joins fight against toxic pesticides

12 Sept 03:21 Key points summarised by AI

Thai folk rock icon ‘Add Carabao’ has publicly joined civic groups and organic farmers in protesting the government's refusal to ban three toxic pesticides: paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos.
He released a music video, "What would you do, Phi Too?", directly urging Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to ban these chemicals, highlighting their environmental damage and the slow poisoning of the population.
The song emphasizes that these chemicals, banned in other countries, are causing widespread harm, impacting ecosystems and leading to health issues like cancer among Thai people.
While the Ministry of Public Health opposes their use, the Ministry of Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives resists a ban, opting instead for controlled use rather than a full prohibition.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Today 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.