Deputy Agriculture Minister Manunya fighting alone to have 3 herbicides banned

13 Sept 12:12 Key points summarised by AI

Deputy Agriculture Minister Manunya Thaiseth reports fighting solo against bureaucrats and politicians to ban three toxic herbicides (paraquat, glyphosate, chlorpyrifos) this year.
She faces uncooperative government offices withholding vital inventory data and highlights the Industry Minister's silence on the issue.
Manunya advocates for an open vote by the Toxic Substances Committee, which previously approved continued use (16:5), stressing public accountability for their decision.
Consumer groups and civic society pressure the government for a ban, citing health hazards and accusing the committee of favoring big business interests.

Bai Lu meet-and-greet cancelled days after China’s safety warning

Today 15:28 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Tourism and Sports Minister announced the government will seek clarification from the Chinese Embassy regarding its recent travel advisory warning Chinese nationals about safety concerns in Thailand.
The travel advisory is anticipated to negatively impact the number of Chinese tourists visiting Thailand, despite recent increases in arrivals.
A meet-and-greet event featuring Chinese actress Bai Lu, a WeTV Global Ambassador, was abruptly cancelled just days after the Chinese Embassy issued its safety warning, though no official reason was provided.
The Chinese Embassy's advisory urged citizens to beware of job scams, fraudulent investments, suspicious travel arrangements, and the risk of illegal detention or being lured to the Thai-Myanmar border.
Chinese nationals were advised to verify job offers, use legitimate transport, avoid high-risk border areas, protect personal documents, and keep family informed of travel plans.