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  • Thailand NewsDDC warns against uncooked pork after 12 deaths in Thailand

    DDC warns against uncooked pork after 12 deaths in Thailand

    The Department of Disease Control (DDC) issued a warning today regarding the consumption of uncooked pork, following 12 fatalities linked to Streptococcus suis in four provinces in the lower northeastern region of Thailand. Dr Taweechai Wisanuyothin, head of DDC Office 9, reported that from January 7 to September 3, there were 149 cases of hearing loss caused by this bacterium…

  • Thailand NewsThai mascot Butterbear mocked with overpriced satirical product

    Thai mascot Butterbear mocked with overpriced satirical product

    A recent online controversy erupted after a Facebook page mocked the beloved mascot Butterbear by selling a satirical product. The item, made from shredded pork floss, was labeled in a disrespectful manner and priced exorbitantly at several hundred baht. Butterbear, a mascot from the Butterbear shop, has become a national favourite, akin to a celebrity. The mascot has appeared on…

  • Thailand NewsCrispy pork surprise leaves Bangkok diner shell-shocked

    Crispy pork surprise leaves Bangkok diner shell-shocked

    A shocking discovery of a metal fragment in crispy pork left a woman stunned at a local restaurant in Bangkok. Despite her calmness in approaching the vendor to inform them of the discovery, she was met with indifference and received no apology. A woman posted in the พวกเราคือผู้บริโภค (We Are Consumers) Facebook group about her experience at a food stall…

  • Thailand NewsPolice officer sells grilled pork to supplement income in Phetchabun

    Police officer sells grilled pork to supplement income in Phetchabun

    A young police officer in Wichian Buri, Phetchabun province, has taken up selling grilled pork skewers as a side business before his regular duties. Officer Prasert Praphaso, stationed at Wichian Buri Police Station, has been seen operating a food stall named Siaw Ta Haek Moo Ping near Niyomsilp Anuson School. This initiative aims to supplement his income while providing convenience…

  • Thailand NewsGround pork contaminated with African swine fever uncovered

    Ground pork contaminated with African swine fever uncovered

    The Department of Health disclosed that samples of ground pork seized in a raid on three illicit factories in Nakhon Pathom province have tested positive for the African Swine Fever (ASF) virus. The unsettling announcement came hot on the heels of a meticulous investigation conducted by local police forces and health authorities in the Mueang district. Department of Health Director-General…

  • Business NewsThailand’s internal trade dept to cut pig production for price stability

    Thailand’s internal trade dept to cut pig production for price stability

    The Internal Trade Department is looking to partner with the Department of Livestock Development (DLD) and the Swine Raisers Association of Thailand, with a plan to cut pig production down to an average of 8,000 piglets each day. This action aims to stabilise the price for livestock producers across the country. According to the director-general of the Internal Trade Department,…

  • Thailand NewsHealth alert: Your favourite grilled pork buffet could be killing you

    Health alert: Your favourite grilled pork buffet could be killing you

    The Ministry of Public Health (MPH) issued a dire warning to all Moo Kratha enthusiasts, exposing the perilous health risks lurking behind the seemingly innocent Thai barbeque-style grilled pork. Moo Kratha has been a Thai culinary delight but the MPH’s latest survey unveiled a dark side to this all-you-can-eat extravaganza, putting the health of many Thais at risk. A comprehensive…

  • Thailand NewsCultural crown: Nakhon Pathom’s signature Khao Moo Daeng dish hailed as heritage hero

    Cultural crown: Nakhon Pathom’s signature Khao Moo Daeng dish hailed as heritage hero

    The Cultural Promotion Department bestowed the coveted title of cultural wisdom heritage upon Nakhon Pathom’s signature dish, Khao Moo Daeng, or red pork rice. A sumptuous symphony of pork, rice, and secret spices that has set taste buds ablaze across Thailand, this culinary coronation is part of the 18 gastronomic treasures honoured in 2023, as published in the prestigious Royal…

  • Thailand NewsThailand DSI files charges in major pork smuggling case

    Thailand DSI files charges in major pork smuggling case

    Charges have been filed against 22 suspects, inclusive of 12 individuals and 10 legal entities, by the Department of Special Investigation (DSI) in Thailand, following their involvement in a significant pork smuggling operation. Their assets, worth approximately 90 million baht (US$2,516,567), have been confiscated as part of the ongoing investigation. The head investigator of the smuggling case, Police Major Nathapol…

  • Thailand NewsUnforeseen transfer of DSI chief prompts investigation into pork smuggling

    Unforeseen transfer of DSI chief prompts investigation into pork smuggling

    The abrupt transfer of Department of Special Investigation (DSI) director-general Police Major Suriya Singhakamol has prompted the House Committee on Agriculture and Cooperatives to seek answers from the government. Pol. Maj. Suriya’s reassignment came into the limelight immediately after he conducted a search related to the smuggling of pork at the CP Axtra Plc headquarters, previously known as Siam Makro.…

  • Crime NewsPorked out: Ex-DSI chief gets the chop amid sizzling scandal

    Porked out: Ex-DSI chief gets the chop amid sizzling scandal

    Police Colonel Suriya Singhakamol, the now former Director-General of the Department of Special Investigation (DSI), finds himself ousted and reassigned amid the recent ongoing pork scandal. The Cabinet’s decision to remove Suriya from the DSI’s top post and appoint him as the Deputy Permanent Secretary of Justice has left the public clamouring for answers. No official explanation has been provided,…

  • Thailand NewsIllegal pork pursuit: Thai investigators crack down on Makro for shady swine supplies

    Illegal pork pursuit: Thai investigators crack down on Makro for shady swine supplies

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) raided Makro, a popular cash and carry store warehouse in Thailand after discovering the store ordered illegal pork products from a company previously indicted for illicit imports. DSI director, Suriya Singhakamon, said officers conducted a raid on Wealthy & Healthy Foods, which illegally imported pork into Thailand, and discovered that the company supplied some…

  • Thailand NewsMuslim follower wins pork prize from food blogger on Facebook page in amusing twist

    Muslim follower wins pork prize from food blogger on Facebook page in amusing twist

    A humorous twist of fate unfolded online when a food blogger’s Facebook page, Whatisthekitchen, awarded a pork by-product to their 229,999th follower, who turned out to be a Muslim. The Facebook page, renowned for its food content and for selling pork by-products, had set this particular item as the prize for the landmark follower. This unexpected event sparked a viral…

  • Thailand NewsUnusual pork leg recipe with Ovaltine goes viral

    Unusual pork leg recipe with Ovaltine goes viral

    A viral video on Facebook has revealed an unusual pork leg recipe that has left many astonished. The secret ingredient? Ovaltine, a cocoa-based drink powder known for its distinct malt and chocolate flavours. The unexpected culinary use of the beverage has gained enormous attention online, with the clip amassing over three million views. The video was shared by a consumer…

  • Thailand NewsBarbeque and grilled pork overconsumption may lead to colon cancer, warns Thai neurologist

    Barbeque and grilled pork overconsumption may lead to colon cancer, warns Thai neurologist

    A warning has been issued to fans of barbeque and tabletop grilled pork to limit their consumption to no more than once a month. Additionally, they are advised to always consume organic vegetables. This caution comes from Associate Professor Dr Surat Tanprawate, a neurologist, who posted the warning on his page, Brain with Dr Surat, on November 10. According to…

  • Thailand NewsIllicit pork trade crackdown in Thailand set to conclude next month

    Illicit pork trade crackdown in Thailand set to conclude next month

    Government spokesperson Chai Wacharonke announced a determined push to dismantle the underground illicit pork trade in Thailand, indicating that all related cases should be resolved by next month. The joint statement was delivered yesterday, alongside representatives from the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo), Department of Special Investigation (DSI) and other agencies, providing an update on the ongoing operation. Chai Wacharonke stressed…

  • Thailand NewsIllegal pork smuggling operation busted in Bangkok, Thai DSI raids business properties

    Illegal pork smuggling operation busted in Bangkok, Thai DSI raids business properties

    The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) launched a raid on a prominent company in Bangkok, hunting down two investors behind the sale of illegal pork. The police discovered around 200 kilogrammes of illegal pork contraband. The raid followed a DSI investigation into an illegal pork smuggling operation importing carcasses, particularly frozen pork, into Thailand illegally. The case began in 2021…

  • Thailand NewsLaid to rest: Thai authorities bury 4.5 million kg of illicit pork in Chon Buri

    Laid to rest: Thai authorities bury 4.5 million kg of illicit pork in Chon Buri

    The Department of Livestock Development, along with other key agencies, has begun the process of burying over 4.5 million kilogrammes of illicit pork, seized at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri. This gargantuan task, involving 161 shipping containers of illicit pork, is set to be completed within eight days at the Animal Feed Research and Development Centre in Sa Kaeo.…

  • Eastern Thailand NewsIllegal pork smuggling operation busted: Over 10 tonnes seized

    Illegal pork smuggling operation busted: Over 10 tonnes seized

    An illegal pork shop in Chon Buri province has been raided by a special squad from the Department of Livestock Development, local police, and officials from the Consumer Protection Police (CPP). A staggering total of approximately 10,307.4 kilograms of unauthorized pork had been smuggled into the shop from Nakhon Pathom and Nakhon Ratchasima provinces. This illicit practice breaches sanitary regulations,…

  • Crime NewsIllegally imported pork carcasses spark disease concerns in Thailand

    Illegally imported pork carcasses spark disease concerns in Thailand

    At Laem Chabang port in Thailand‘s Chon Buri province, the Customs Department confiscated a total of 161 containers filled with frozen pork carcasses that had been illegally imported from various countries. The illegally imported pork shipments were found to lack proper documentation and certification, raising concerns about the potential spread of disease among both consumers and local livestock farmers. As…

  • Thailand NewsAmid flu fears, Thailand destroys 24 tonnes of smuggled pork

    Amid flu fears, Thailand destroys 24 tonnes of smuggled pork

    In a blow to meat lovers in Thailand, 24 tonnes of smuggled pork were destroyed yesterday. The tragedy took place after the Department of Livestock Development identified Brazilian pork snuck across the border illegally with no documentation. The pork was seized on September 11 when it was uncovered in Samut Prakan. It was being stockpiled in a cold storage facility…

  • Thailand NewsBlood pours from Thai man’s mouth who chewed pork skewer with blades inside it

    Blood pours from Thai man’s mouth who chewed pork skewer with blades inside it

    Blood poured from a man’s mouth after he chewed a skewer of grilled pork yesterday in the Samut Prakan province in central Thailand. He found several pieces of sharp cutter blades inside the meat, which he bought from a vendor in Phra Pradaeng district. The 29 year old man, Tongpoon, bought two skewers of grilled pork – or “Moo Ping”…

  • HealthIf pigs could fly: Authorities tackle pork price crisis following swine fever outbreak

    If pigs could fly: Authorities tackle pork price crisis following swine fever outbreak

    In the midst of already surging meat prices, there has been a recent outbreak of African Swine Fever reported at several Thai pig farms, exacerbating the problem even further. Farms that have detected the virus have to slaughter and bury pigs to prevent the disease from spreading, decreasing the number of pigs in the country. In Prachuap Khiri Khan in…

  • Northern Thailand NewsTruck with 20 tonnes of smuggled pork caught at Laos border

    Truck with 20 tonnes of smuggled pork caught at Laos border

    With pork prices skyrocketing and shortages looming, people are turning to chicken until it began being affected too, then crocodile meat, while many merchants call for an increase in the importation of pork products, and accusations fly of companies hoarding frozen pork. Now, instead of the more common busts of trucks full of meth pills or marijuana, police at the…

  • Thailand NewsDemand for crocodile meat doubles following rise in pork prices

    Demand for crocodile meat doubles following rise in pork prices

    The number of crocodiles slaughtered for meat each month has doubled to 20,000 following the spike in prices for pork. This trend is giving hope to crocodile farmers who have lost business due to the pandemic, said Yosapong Temsiripong, president of the Thai Crocodile Farmer Association. Due to the massive drop in tourism, he said, farmers have been much less…

  • Economy NewsPork, petrol and noodles – inflation impacting prices in Thailand

    Pork, petrol and noodles – inflation impacting prices in Thailand

    Heading into 2022, the ‘I’ word is spooking economists around the world as they look at tools to try and control rampant inflation. Even in Thailand there has been big rises in staples, making headlines this week, particularly in the pork industry. Meat and produce prices have been sneaking up and now impacting the cost of living for everyone living…

  • Thailand NewsCrocodile consumption craze caused by peak pork product prices

    Crocodile consumption craze caused by peak pork product prices

    Marie Antoinette was famously attributed (or likely misattributed) as commenting, when the people did not have any bread to eat, “Let them eat croc!” Er, or something like that. But the people of Thailand have taken it to heart; as pork prices surge across the country, many have turned to eating crocodile as an alternate source of meat. The pig…

  • Thailand NewsMerchants ask government to import pork as local prices surge

    Merchants ask government to import pork as local prices surge

    Have you noticed that many Thai street vendors have upped their price for pork dishes by around 5 baht? Some have even stopped selling pork dishes altogether. The price of pork has surged in Thailand and many merchants are now demanding the government to import pork quickly to control the fluctuating prices. They say the high prices are pushing away…

  • Bangkok NewsPork dyed with pig blood sold as expensive beef in Bangkok

    Pork dyed with pig blood sold as expensive beef in Bangkok

    Eaten at a barbecue restaurant in Bangkok? There’s a slight chance the beef may have actually been pork. Apparently, local meat suppliers steeped pork in pig blood to give it that red meat colour and sold it to Bangkok eateries as expensive beef, according to Thailand’s Department of Livestock. Meat and cattle carcasses were seized from a home in Nakhon…

  • Economy NewsUS cuts Thailand’s tariff benefits after long-running pork dispute

    US cuts Thailand’s tariff benefits after long-running pork dispute

    Thailand’s duty-free privileges for US$817 million in exports with the US are to be revoked from the end of this year, according to US President Trump in an announcement yesterday. The President blamed a lack of progress in opening the Thai market to US pork products. Trump’s letter announcing the action follows more than 2 years of threats and negotiations…