Legal Problems Regarding the Pesticide Business According to the Hazardous Substance Act, B.E. 2535 (1992)

Abstract

This research article aims to study the legal problems regarding the control of pesticide business operators in Thailand, the concepts and theories, compares the laws in Thailand and abroad, analyzes the problems related to the control of pesticide business operators in Thailand; and proposes guidelines for an amendment and development of the laws related to the control of pesticide business operators in Thailand. The qualitative research approach was employed. Data were collected using the techniques of documentary research, in-depth interview, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using the techniques of content analysis and comparative analysis.

Findings are as follows: The Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535, which is a central law that controls all types of hazardous substances, has resulted in problems with the structure and enforcement of the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535, problem in an extension of licenses, problem of fake, substandard, and deteriorated agricultural hazardous substances and problem of pesticide advertising and labeling. Therefore, a pesticide law should be enacted that has a structure and scope of enforcement that focuses directly on agricultural hazardous substances, separate from the Hazardous Substances Act B.E. 2535, stipulate that those who wish to renew their licenses must report the number of hazardous substances they possess, stipulate that show an expiration date that is untrue, should be considered counterfeit hazardous substances, and stipulate that there should be a law and a primary agency responsible for overseeing agricultural chemical advertising and labeling. There should also be a draft of the Pesticides Act B.E....