Three controversial farm chemicals to be banned from December 1st

14 Sept 01:49 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) voted to ban the import, sale, and use of paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos starting December 1st.
Deputy Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul lauded the decision, emphasizing its importance for public health and declaring possession of these substances illegal from the ban date.
The NHSC's transparent vote followed considerations of health risks and the availability of alternative chemicals, despite some members recusing themselves due to conflict of interest.
While a ministerial regulation will be drafted and public hearings held, an opposing group, Rak Mae Klong, plans to challenge the ban's enforcement in the Administrative Court.

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.