Pla ra, a traditional Thai seasoning produced by fermenting fish with rice bran or roasted rice flour and salt in a closed container for at least six months, has been an indispensable ingredient and flavour enhancer for Thais, particularly in the Northeast.
The annual Thai silk fair will focus on showcasing collections by 318 fashion design students and teachers from 73 local institutions rather than international designers this year, as the Covid pandemic has yet to end.
FDA reveals probes into celeb claims
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More than 230 stars charged in 6 years
published : 1 Feb 2021 at 04:30
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Some 230 celebrities and actors have been charged by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the past six years for exaggerating quality of their dietary supplements and cosmetic products, says Pattra Boonserm, deputy secretary-general of FDA. About 60% of complaints lodged with the FDA every year are related to false advertisements, exaggerating the qualities of food and drugs, medical devices and herbal products, Ms Pattra told a press briefing on Sunday.
She said 60% of the complaints involved 230 actors, singers and YouTubers who endorsed the products. These celebrity endorsers and net influencers were mostly charged with exaggerating the effects of the products and running advertisements without permission from the FDA.
Singer in hot water over Tang Chao claims
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published : 31 Jan 2021 at 07:00
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The Consumer Protection Police Division (CPPD) has summoned folk singer Yingyong Yodbuangam after he was suspected of exaggerating the effects of his caterpillar fungus food supplement.
Pol Col Neti Wongkularb, superintendent of the CPPD s division 4, told the media that Prayong Buangam, commonly known as Yingyong Yodbuangam, would be summoned to hear charges against him.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and police with the CPPD recently began cracking down on false advertising in the food supplement industry.
The TV host is also being questioned by authorities after he was accused of exaggerating the benefits of his product in online advertisements. The food supplement business is highly lucrative.