The Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives is planning to promote the use of 13 medicinal plants as natural extracts for pest control, by designating them as type 1 hazardous substances. This move aims to simplify the registration process for farmers, as type 1 substances do not require registration. The listed plants include neem tea, galangal, ginger, turmeric, and more. This decision is part of the ministry's efforts to support natural pest control methods, moving away from harmful pesticides.