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Phumtham threatens to sue critic of 10-year-old rice
Phumtham threatens to sue critic of 10-year-old rice
TUESDAY, MAY 14, 2024
Commerce minister says comments ‘fake’ as ex-Democrat MP raises concerns about safety of old riceSomsak says Public Health Ministry ready to check old rice’s quality
Somsak says Public Health Ministry ready to check old rice’s quality
MONDAY, MAY 13, 2024
Public Health Minister Somsak Thepsutin said Monday that his ministry is ready to check the quality and safety of 10-year-old rice in government stocks if formally requested by the Commerce Ministry.Prof claims rice eaten by Phumtham was infested with fungi, weevils
Prof claims rice eaten by Phumtham was infested with fungi, weevils
WEDNESDAY, MAY 08, 2024
The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) has demanded that the 15,000 tonnes of jasmine rice stored under the 2014 rice-pledging scheme undergo strict checks for quality and safety before it is sold.Phumtham proves 10-year-old rice edible, vows to auction it next week
Phumtham proves 10-year-old rice edible, vows to auction it next week
MONDAY, MAY 06, 2024
Commerce Minister Phumtham Wechayachai declared on Monday that he will start auctioning off the 15,000 tonnes of rice in storage from next week.Expert warns of safety risk consuming 10-year-old rice from govt stocks
Expert warns of safety risk consuming 10-year-old rice from govt stocks
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024
A rice expert on Wednesday called on the government to thoroughly check its 10-year-old stockpile of rice carefully before offloading it in the market, warning of risks to public health.Jailed ex-minister, four others ordered to pay Bt15 billion damages over rice-pledging scheme
Jailed ex-minister, four others ordered to pay Bt15 billion damages over rice-pledging scheme
TUESDAY, MARCH 30, 2021
The Central Administrative Court on Monday read its verdict in a case where the Foreign Trade Department (FTD) sued former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom and four other officials for damage to the country from the Yingluck Shinawatra administration's rice-pledging scheme.Ex-commerce minister Boonsong gets 48 years in jail over rice-pledging scheme
Ex-commerce minister Boonsong gets 48 years in jail over rice-pledging scheme
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 06, 2019
Former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyaphirom was on September 6 given an additional six years in prison for the Yingluck Shinawatra-led government’s rice-pledging scheme, bringing his total time in jail to 48 years.Boonsong ex-aide gets 50 years over rice deal
Boonsong ex-aide gets 50 years over rice deal
TUESDAY, MAY 28, 2019
A CLOSE aide to imprisoned former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom was yesterday sentenced to 50 years in jail in absentia for his role in a corruption scandal linked to the Yingluck Shinawatra government’s rice-pledging scheme.Govt instructs state agencies to hasten civil suits in rice-pledging scandal
Govt instructs state agencies to hasten civil suits in rice-pledging scandal
MONDAY, JULY 16, 2018
The government has instructed the relevant state agencies to expedite civil lawsuits seeking damages from their private contractors accused of theft and embezzlement in connection with the rice-pledging scandal.Yingluck granted 10-year UK visa, says BBC Thai website
Yingluck granted 10-year UK visa, says BBC Thai website
MONDAY, MAY 28, 2018
The United Kingdom is reported to have granted a ten-year visa to former Thailand prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who has been ruled in absentia to a five-year prison term back home for her role in her government’s rice-pledging scandal.Loading...
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