Call for all parties to find affordable alternative bio herbicides

14 Sept 01:46 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's agriculture minister's advisor urges all parties to quickly develop affordable, effective, and environmentally friendly bio-substances to replace three recently banned hazardous farm chemicals.
A major challenge is the lack of approved, affordable alternatives, with existing bio-pesticides either unregistered or facing lengthy approval processes, raising concerns for farmers affected by the ban.

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.