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- Transport News
Contaminated petrol leads to car breakdown in Wuxi
A car owner recently experienced significant frustration after refuelling contaminated petrol at a small station in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province, China. After driving only 500 metres, the car broke down completely, leading to a contentious dispute with the petrol station, which refused to accept responsibility. On July 28, an individual, referred to as Li (a pseudonym), visited a small petrol station…
- Thailand News
Lat Phrao condo residents in deep water over parasitic health scare
A condominium in the Lat Phrao area is currently facing a serious health crisis due to a parasitic infection in the water supply. Over 100 residents have been affected, with some at risk of blindness if medical treatment is delayed. Social media influencer Pook Sukonta Berthebaud brought the issue to light, posting on Facebook about the distressing situation. Residents have…
- Thailand News
Thailand boosts food safety, bans harmful agrochemicals
Thailand’s food safety protocols are on the rise following successful efforts to ban harmful herbicides and pesticides such as paraquat and chlorpyrifos, alongside triumphant attempts to limit glyphosate use, as discussed at a recent seminar. A recent seminar titled A Decade for Driving to Food Safety highlighted that fewer individuals are now receiving treatment for symptoms related to the use…
- Thailand News
Study exposes widespread microplastics in food
Recent research has revealed a silent hazard in our diets: microplastic contamination in various foods, some of which are consumed frequently. A study published in February found that 90% of plant and animal protein samples contained microplastics, substances linked to serious health issues including breast and prostate cancer, as well as genetic abnormalities in cells. The study, conducted by a…
