Heavier fine on exaggerated commercials

Three laws governing food, drugs and cosmetics are being revised to raise the minimum fine  from Bt5,000 to Bt500,000.

Pharmacist Srinual Karakotkorn, deputy permanent secretary, Food and Drug Administration Thailand (FDA), said that to put commercials under greater control, the agency will need to work closely with the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission. A campaign will be launched to raise awareness while a mechanism is required for tighter rule enforcement and complaint filing.