Apichin, who is a committee member, told environmental activists and those who claim they have been affected by agrochemicals today that if new information about the impact of banning the herbicides and pesticides was presented, the committee may delay a decision. His remarks were made before the committee met to reconsider a phase-out of paraquat, glyphosate and chlorpyrifos. “There are regulations for the committee to follow during the meeting and decision-making procedures. Every member is free to make their own decision without being led or persuaded by the head of the committee. According to the leaked document, the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry agreed that Thailand should stop using the agrochemicals.

Source: The Nation Bangkok February 14, 2019 08:58 UTC