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Thai cow milk ‘100% safe’, minister insists

Thamanat responds to social media fuss, for which talk show host has already apologised

PUBLISHED : 11 Nov 2025 at 20:37

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Thamanat responds to social media fuss, for which talk show host has already apologised

PUBLISHED : 11 Nov 2025 at 20:37


The milk produced by Thai cows is 100% pure, safe and meets international nutritional standards, Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Thamanat Prompow said on Tuesday.

Responding to a controversy on social media questioning the quality and authenticity of local milk, he reassured the public that no adulteration or mixing occurs in milk produced under Thailand’s rigorous agricultural regulations.

Thamanat cited products under the Dairy Farming Promotion Organisation of Thailand (DPO) as an example, saying they are 100% pure cow’s milk and are subject to veterinary inspection at every stage, ensuring consumers receive fresh, clean and nutritious milk.

He urged the public not to be misled by misinformation suggesting Thai milk is of inferior quality.

The fuss began during a discussion about safe foods on the Woody Avengers talk show, hosted by the popular media personality Wutthithorn “Woody” Milintajinda. He subsequently issued an apology, saying, “The information provided was incomplete and inaccurate.”

He also said he planned to host another programme featuring health and veterinary experts to set the record straight about the standards of the Thai dairy industry.

Supattra Boonserm, secretary-general of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), also said that all milk products on the domestic market are regulated under strict safety and quality laws.

Somchuan Ratanamungklanon, director-general of the Department of Livestock Development (DLD), said his department closely monitors milk quality nationwide through partnerships with cooperatives, raw milk collection centres and private producers.

Ex-DPWH chief Bonoan leaves Philippines amid flood project probe

Ian Laqui – Philstar.comNovember 11, 2025 | 9:08pm

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bon…

Ian Laqui – Philstar.com

November 11, 2025 | 9:08pm

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan has left the country, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) confirmed Tuesday, November 1.

Immigration spokesperson Dana Sandoval told Philstar.com that Bonoan departed the country while covered by an Immigration Lookout Bulletin Order that the Department of Justice (DOJ) previously issued.

“Upon encounter, immigration officers immediately coordinated with the DOJ to verify if a hold departure order or warrant of arrest was in effect,” Sandoval said.

She said the DOJ confirmed that no hold departure order had been issued against Bonoan, allowing him to travel abroad.

In a separate statement, DOJ spokesperson Polo Martinez said Bonoan left for the United States to accompany his wife, who is scheduled for a medical procedure. His travel is expected to end by December 17.

This is amid an ongoing investigation into alleged anomalies in flood control projects under his term.

“Currently, there exists no legal prohibition to Bonoan’s constitutional right to travel,” Martinez said.

Under investigation for alleged negligence

Bonoan’s departure came days after the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) released a report accusing him of “inexcusable negligence tantamount to fraud” for failing to prevent the alleged plunder of public funds under his watch as DPWH secretary.

The ICI report, dated November 6, flagged several non-existent or anomalous flood control projects, including a P95-million flood project in Bulacan.

Bonoan resigned on September 1 amid the ongoing investigation. He was replaced by former Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon.

ICI: Probe continues despite departure

ICI spokesperson Brian Keith Hosaka said the commission will continue its investigation and has already referred its findings to the Office of the Ombudsman “regardless of his whereabouts.”

“The ICI has already made recommendations and referrals with the Ombudsman on the possible liability of former DPWH Sec. Bonoan in connection with several anomalous infrastructure projects,” Hosaka said.

He clarified that the commission cannot issue hold departure orders, but can recommend inclusion in the DOJ’s lookout bulletin list.