Senior health officials reiterate support for banning three agro chemicals

14 Sept 03:32 Key points summarised by AI

Three senior public health officials reaffirmed the Ministry's unwavering support for banning paraquat, glyphosate, and chlorpyrifos, opposing a recent committee reversal.
Their stance is backed by widespread concerns from state hospital directors and provincial health chiefs regarding the escalating number of victims from over-exposure to these hazardous agricultural chemicals.
The Medical Science Department provided critical evidence, citing paraquat residue in produce from Phitsanuloke at 20 times the permissible limit.
To address the issue, the department has trained 80,000 health volunteers to conduct random testing of fruit, vegetables, and water sources for paraquat residue.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 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.