Civic groups doubt Democrat party’s stance on three controversial herbicides

[webfact]

Civic groups doubt Democrat party’s stance on three controversial herbicides

 

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Civic and consumer protection groups, which have been persistently campaigning for a complete ban on the use of paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos, have submitted a letter to the Democrat party leader questioning the party’s policy regarding the three herbicides.

 

Mr. Panthep Puapongpant, a core leader of the groups, said in his Facebook post today that Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on, also secretary-general of the Democrat Party, had instructed his senior officials to follow the resolution of the National Hazardous Substances Committee to restrict the use of the weed killers, which is contradictory to the proposal of Deputy Agriculture Minister Mananya Thaiseth to ban them outright by the end of this year.

 

He said that Minister Chalermchai’s instruction could only be interpreted to mean that he does not support a complete ban.

 

Source: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/civic-groups-doubt-democrat-partys-stance-on-three-controversial-herbicides/

 

 

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[ChrisY1]

Too much money in play with a ban in Thailand. Patronage will ensure all assistance is given to local companies in the agro businesses. 

Meanwhile in the US, the government is urging people, that have health issues relating to the chemicals, to come forward and lodge claims against Monsanto.

 

[Destiny1990]

Any farmers with Parkinson symptoms?

[RichardColeman]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Civic groups doubt Democrat party’s stance on three controversial herbicides

"Take me seriously !" says a man standing behind a 4 armed man riding a giant snake

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

He said that Minister Chalermchai’s instruction could only be interpreted to mean that he does not support a complete ban.

Yep....

[Jimbo2014]

2 hours ago, Destiny1990 said:

Any farmers with Parkinson symptoms?

unlikely they live long enough.  Average male life expectancy is only 71 years and in rural areas could be lower.

[johnnysunshine]

I think the solution is to begin the process of removal of the Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on for endangering the lives of the people of Thailand and the lives of others who visit here.   

He was appointed and now we disappoint him based on his disappointing recommendation.