Law
Central Administrative Court Rules on Paraquat Ban Compensation
The Central Administrative Court has upheld the legality of the paraquat ban while ordering the Department of Agriculture to pay 116.9 million baht in damages to a private firm.
According to a report by Matichon Online on July 31, 2026, the Central Administrative Court has issued a ruling regarding the government's ban on the herbicide paraquat. The court affirmed that the actions taken by the Minister of Industry and the Hazardous Substances Committee to restrict the chemical were legally sound.
However, the court also ruled that the Department of Agriculture must compensate a private company for losses incurred due to the regulatory change, setting the damages at 116.9 million baht.
For residents and travelers, this ruling highlights the ongoing legal and regulatory complexities surrounding agricultural chemical policies in Thailand. While the ban on paraquat remains in effect, the financial implications for state agencies and the potential for further legal appeals by affected parties remain points of interest.
It is important to note that this is a specific ruling from the Central Administrative Court. Further details regarding the government's intent to appeal this decision or the specific timeline for the compensation payment have not been confirmed. Readers should monitor official government announcements for updates on how this legal precedent might influence future agricultural regulations or the availability of specific products in the Thai market.
Translated from Thai.
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