Senator Suntorn led the Consumer Protection Subcommittee to randomly inspect food safety at the Parliament. Initial tests found no contaminants and stressed the importance of vendor hygiene.
On 13 August 2026, Senator Suntorn Prukpipat, chairman of the Consumer Protection Subcommittee under the Senate Committee on Political Development, Public Participation, Human Rights, Freedoms, and Consumer Protection, spoke after leading media on a site visit to randomly inspect food hygiene and safety at the dining area on the 1st floor (Senate side) and the KINNIE Foodcourt on B2 in the Parliament building, Dusit District, Bangkok. The visit included officials from Dusit District Office led by Mrs. Jitra Pradabkaew, senior public health officer, and Ms. Nipaporn Paradeepap, representative from KINNIE Foodcourt, along with their team.
Senator Suntorn said that food safety is a fundamental issue crucial to public health and life. The subcommittee prioritizes comprehensive inspections from upstream—such as random chemical residue tests at import checkpoints for fruits and vegetables and production sites—to midstream, including standard checks at fresh markets and wholesale markets, and downstream at restaurants and food courts serving the public, including key institutions like the Parliament.
No contaminants found.
The recent random inspections included:
Use of rapid test kits to detect chemical residues and contaminants in raw materials and food, providing immediate preliminary results.
Collection of culture samples to detect biological contaminants and microorganisms, which are sent to laboratories for official results within 24 hours.
Reporters noted that rapid chemical residue testing found no contaminants in the sampled raw materials and food.
Preparations for a major seminar on 9 September.
Senator Suntorn added that beyond residue testing, the subcommittee advised and strictly reminded food vendors about personal hygiene and food preparation standards, such as avoiding wearing jewelry like rings or bracelets during cooking, as these can harbor germs and dirt, as well as proper hygienic food storage practices.
Furthermore, to raise awareness and improve food safety standards, the subcommittee plans to hold a seminar titled "Safety Food Journey" on 9 September 2026 at the Parliament. Representatives from related government and private agencies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), Department of Medical Sciences, Department of Agriculture, and civil society will be invited to discuss integrated cooperation to prevent unsafe food and sustainably protect consumers.