Food processing
Salt
Govt craves world heritage status for Thai sea salt
The government is preparing to propose Thai sea salt for inclusion on the United Nations’ global heritage list.The move comes after the Thai Sea Salt Development Committee urged the Agriculture and Cooperatives Ministry to offer up the unique product to the UN’s Food and Agriculture ...
The Nation Reporter
Govt proposes new taxes on salty, processed food
A new tax on salty foods will target frozen products, canned foods and instant noodles, the Excise Department says. However, seasonings such as fish sauce, soy sauce and salt will be exempted.Department director-general Patchara Anuntasilpa said the agency is working with the Public Health Ministry ...
Bangkok Post Reporter