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Ginger, lemongrass, galangal to be listed as hazardous substances?

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Confused by the latest list of hazardous substances from the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, which includes several Thai herbs, many farmers showed up to voice their concerns in Bangkok. 

 

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives Mananya Thaiset announced on Monday (13 July) that neem, lemongrass, turmeric, ginger, galangal, marigold, siam weed, camellia seed residue, chillies, celery, herbal medicinal senna alata, climbing lily and non taai yaak or stemona tuberosa lour may be registered as hazardous objects type 1.

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