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Consumer Council offers to test old rice to ensure it is safe to eat

13 Sept 10:49 Key points summarised by AI

The Thailand Consumer Council (TCC) has volunteered to test decade-old rice, bought under a past government scheme, to ensure its safety for human and animal consumption.
TCC sent an urgent letter to the Commerce Minister, requesting rice samples from all millers for testing by qualified laboratories and public disclosure of the results.
The council urged the government to cancel plans to export the old rice if tests reveal contamination with toxins or carcinogens, contradicting the Commerce Minister's recent declaration that the rice is still edible after his inspection.

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).