rubber gloves

  • Thailand News

    Mysterious hand discovered in Samut Prakan canal sparks comedy

    A suspected human hand floating in a canal caused quite a stir in Samut Prakan province but upon closer inspection, it turned out to be just a discarded rubber glove, much to the amusement and relief of the onlookers and authorities involved. Yesterday, at 5.30pm, the local police of Samut Prakan province were alerted to a suspicious object resembling a…

  • Economy News

    Medical glove exports decline amid allergy concerns and easing Covid-19 cases

    The export of medical gloves made from rubber latex is expected to continue its decline this year, as Covid-19 infections ease and some countries impose bans on natural rubber gloves due to allergy concerns, according to the Office of Industrial Economics (OIE). The decline in glove exports has been significant since last year, impacting Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia, said Warawan…

  • Thailand News

    PWO collaborates with NACC and Amlo for lawsuits over rubber glove corruption scandal

    The Public Warehouse Organisation (PWO) is collaborating with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) and Anti-Money Laundering Office (AMLO) to proceed with lawsuits against individuals involved in the corruption surrounding the procurement of 500 million boxes of rubber gloves worth 112 billion baht in 2020. PWO director Kriangsak Prateepvisut disclosed last week that the organization is preparing to file civil and…