Popular Post webfact Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 Ginger, lemongrass, galangal may soon be listed as hazardous substances By The Nation Confused by the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry’s latest list of hazardous substances, which includes several Thai herbs, many farmers showed up in Bangkok to voice their concerns. On Monday (July 13), Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Mananya Thaiset announced that neem, lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, galangal, marigold, Siam weed, camellia seed residue, chillies, celery, medicinal herb senna alata, climbing lily and the non taai yaak or stemona tuberosa lour may be registered as hazardous objects type 1. Prapan Panyachartrak, a member of the National Farmers Council, said Thais have used these herbs freely and forcing farmers to register before planting them will only create problems and challenges. “I don’t understand why they have to register plants that Thais use in food and to naturally repel insects,” he said, adding that if these herbs were really being added to the hazardous list, he himself would lead a farmers’ protest. Uthai Sornlaksab, president of the Rubber Alliance Association of Thailand, said getting farmers to register was just the government’s way of taking advantage of farmers, adding that this move will destroy agricultural traditions. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30391224 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-07-13 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post colinneil Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 What a load of bo++ocks, just been reading that turmeric has several health benefits. Is this just scare mongering? Mananya not getting enough press coverage? 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post worgeordie Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 You are going to need a permit soon to buy a piece of Ginger, a Celery,and some Lemon grass..this place get crazier by the day. regards Worgeordie 30 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post DrTuner Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 Yeah cool, replace them all with fifteen spoonfuls of MSG. Boneheads. 8 1 5 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post canopus1969 Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 The only hazardous substance here is the Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister himself 25 3 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post keith101 Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) Maybe somebody had an allergic reaction to something they ate and rather than find out what has decided to declare them all hazardous , the usual overkill possibly . Or possible an idea to bring more money into the Ministry by people having to pay a fee to register and grow them . Edited July 13, 2020 by keith101 8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anterian Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 Just more proof, if it was really needed, that this government is run by idiots. 27 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jane Dough Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 Mmm...Siam Weed. Never heard of it. Rooster 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post fredwiggy Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 Eating anything is hazardous to your health. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justgrazing Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thaiset announced that neem, lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, galangal, marigold, Siam weed, camellia seed residue, chillies, celery, medicinal herb senna alata, climbing lily and the non taai yaak or stemona tuberosa lour may be registered as hazardous objects type Some listed have medicinal value , Senna Alata , galangal , neem are but some .. others like Siam Weed are of a great nuisance value growing prodigiously and taking over ground , preventing other plants , tree's , growing and are a particular problem in some of the coconut plantations of Sri Lanka .. And mindfull that this is a sensible place I have no smutty suggestions about the photo , or make use of climbing Lily or marigold for an innuendo of any sort .. and should anyone draw the same conclusion It was not my intention for you to do so , so cannot accept responsibility for such thoughts and effects on your sensibilities .. l plays a straight bat now .. safety shots only .. so just to re-iterate some plants on this list are good and some not so good .. Edited July 13, 2020 by Justgrazing Sp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lee b Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 Well Tom Yam Soup is doomed then. I have never heard as much garbage as what comes out of some of these peoples mouths. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Farrows3399 Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 These folks are lucky if they they can tie their shoes every morning. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 sounds he should start simple, before working his way up... - like controlling his reflexes to stop 'wiping his eyes after chopping that chilli' I did that last week! ???? so, already ahead of him 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry55 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Quote Uthai Sornlaksab, president of the Rubber Alliance Association of Thailand, said getting farmers to register was just the government’s way of taking advantage of farmers, adding that this move will destroy agricultural traditions. Well there you have it in a nut shell I reckon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guderian Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 If they think any of that lot is dangerous they should try a slice of Carolina Reaper on their som tam, lol. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee b Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 40 minutes ago, Guderian said: If they think any of that lot is dangerous they should try a slice of Carolina Reaper on their som tam, lol. 5555 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 I have it on very good authority ( me mam ) that if you eat cherry stones a cherry tree will grow out of your head. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfact Posted July 13, 2020 Author Share Posted July 13, 2020 Listing of household herbs as hazardous substances leaves farmers perplexed By The Nation After being slammed by the farming community, the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry has decided to remove 13 types of Thai herbs from the list of hazardous substances type 2. The herbs in question are neem, lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, galangal, marigold, Siam weed, camellia seed residue, chillies, celery, medicinal herb senna alata, climbing lily and non taai yaak or stemona tuberosa lour. Deputy Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Mananya Thaiset said the ministry will instruct the National Hazardous Substances Committee put these 13 herbs on the list of hazardous substances type 1, so the farmers don’t have to register when growing them, but will have to notify the authorities when importing or exporting them. The Department of Agriculture has been tasked with drafting guidelines on how these herbs can be safely used before removing them from the list of type 2 substances. “These 13 herbs, for instance, can be used as insect repellent instead of chemicals and will have a low impact on health and the environment,” she said. Ing-orn Panyakit, deputy director-general of the Department of Agriculture, said substances on the type 1 list are less strictly controlled and farmers do not have to undergo registration process, which requires the examination of products and a survey on their negative effects. She also said the substances are registered in two forms – extracted substances and substances that have undergone drying, fermentation or grinding. Farmers, however, are confused as to why these household herbs are being put in the list of hazardous substances in the first place and said they will show up in Bangkok to voice their concerns. Source: https://www.nationthailand.com/news/30391231 -- © Copyright The Nation Thailand 2020-07-14 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 1 hour ago, webfact said: Farmers, however, are confused as to why these household herbs are being put in the list of hazardous substances in the first place and said they will show up in Bangkok to voice their concerns. But they have accepted them being on the list classified as grade 2, which means more restrictions. Now they make it better and implement less control, then they complain? Must be a slow year for the growing things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Reigntax Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 9 hours ago, Farrows3399 said: These folks are lucky if they they can tie their shoes every morning. Thats why they wear thongs ! 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faraday Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 13 hours ago, webfact said: may be registered as hazardous objects type 1. Depends where you put them, I suppose..... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Youlike Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 13 hours ago, colinneil said: What a load of bo++ocks, just been reading that turmeric has several health benefits. Is this just scare mongering? Mananya not getting enough press coverage? And i just read that they can grow kurkuma indoors in Europe on a large scale...that's what they want, produce it locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bodga Posted July 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 13, 2020 11 hours ago, fredwiggy said: Eating anything is hazardous to your health. living ,never ends well 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoilSpoil Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 Thai farmers are 'requested' to grow more sugarcane, corn and rice for exports. Dont waste your precious land with other crops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff56 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 (edited) 11 hours ago, fredwiggy said: Eating anything is hazardous to your health. Edited July 13, 2020 by choff56 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choff56 Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 11 hours ago, Jane Dough said: Mmm...Siam Weed. Never heard of it. Rooster It had another name, Thai Stick. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffggi Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 12 hours ago, Jane Dough said: Mmm...Siam Weed. Never heard of it. Rooster Can you smoke it? obviously not in any bar or restaurant .................LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unamazedloso Posted July 13, 2020 Share Posted July 13, 2020 i have to eat raw ginger daily because of a stomach issue. Without it stomach cancer is a possability in the future.. So this sux... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post malt25 Posted July 14, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 14, 2020 13 hours ago, lee b said: Well Tom Yam Soup is doomed then. I have never heard as much garbage as what comes out of some of these peoples mouths. Obviously you've never listened to donald Trump ! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trentham Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 The "Dick Smith" advertisement that appeared between posting nos. 28 and 29 above, at least on my screen are a scam. I enjoyed reading the comments about Thai herbs but wish to warn others about this rip-off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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