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NHSC votes to ban paraquat and chlorpyrifos in Thailand effective June 1st 2020

NHSC votes to ban paraquat and chlorpyrifos in Thailand effective June 1st 2020

14 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's National Hazardous Substances Committee (NHSC) affirmed the June 1st, 2020 deadline for banning the toxic weed killers paraquat and chlorpyrifos.
The decision upheld the ban despite proposals from the Thai Chamber of Commerce and pressure from the US government to delay it, citing concerns over agricultural imports.

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

New home loan scheme aims to boost property sector with Bt125 billion

Today 11:38 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet approved a new Bt50-billion 'A House for Each PLUS' home loan scheme from the Government Housing Bank, offering up to Bt3 million with 40-year repayment terms for low- and middle-income earners.
This initiative aims to significantly boost the property sector and national economy, projecting to generate Bt125 billion in economic activity and create jobs.

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