Anutin and Mananya claim ban on three farm chemicals remains intact

15 Sept 13:02 Key points summarised by AI

Public Health Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and Deputy Agriculture Minister Mananya Thaiseth assert that the ban on paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos remains enforced, despite reports of a U-turn.
Their claims contradict Industry Minister Suriya Juangroongkit's announcement that the National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) decided to delay the ban on paraquat and chlorpyrifos for six months, while allowing controlled use of glyphosate indefinitely.
Mananya expressed frustration with the Agriculture Department for bypassing her, while a Bhumjaithai MP warned Industry Minister Suriya would be held accountable for any negative consequences from the delayed ban.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

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.