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Supporters and opponents of three controversial farm chemicals gather ahead of tomorrow’s vote

13 Sept 09:28 Key points summarised by AI

Farmers and consumer groups are mobilizing ahead of a crucial vote by the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) on whether to completely ban or restrict three controversial farm chemicals: paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos.
Farmer associations oppose an immediate ban, advocating for a postponement until affordable and effective alternatives are readily available, citing potential widespread crop destruction if current weed and insect killers are removed.
Conversely, consumer and civic groups strongly support a complete ban on all three substances, emphasizing public health and safety concerns.
The NHSC is scheduled to hold a free vote among its 27 members tomorrow to decide the fate of these chemicals.

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.