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Thai FDA insists public safety the priority if kratom is to be used in food and cosmetics

14 Sept 07:39 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai FDA prioritizes public safety, citing insufficient credible information on kratom's use in food and cosmetics, despite its decriminalization.
Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin urges the TFDA to quickly clarify regulations for kratom, questioning why it faces stricter rules than cannabis or hemp, to prevent commercial opportunities from being lost.

Today 09:24 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand secured a US$200 million loan from the World Bank to significantly invest in clean energy and low-carbon urban development initiatives.
The program aims to drive clean energy funding and low-carbon growth, ensuring a just transition for small and medium-sized enterprises, workers, farmers, and local communities.
Channelled through the Export-Import Bank of Thailand, the loan will fund energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings and industrial areas, including rooftop solar installations and electrical system modernizations, reducing initial capital burdens via Energy Service Companies (ESCOs).