Agricultural Pesticide Management in Thailand: Situation and Population Health Risk.

ABSTRACT: As an agricultural country and one of the world's major food exporters, Thailand relies heavily on the use of pesticides to protect crops and increase yields. During the past decade, the Kingdom of Thailand has experienced an approximate four-fold increase in pesticide use. This increase presents a challenge for the Royal Thai Government in effectively managing and controlling pesticide use based upon the current policies and legal infrastructure. We have reviewed several key components for managing agricultural pesticides in Thailand. One of the main obstacles to effective pesticide regulation in Thailand is the lack of a consolidated, uniform system designed specifically for pesticide management. This deficit has weakened the enforcement of existing regulations, resulting in misuse/overu

SUBMITTER: Panuwet P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3269779 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature