Bangkok, Sept. 22 -- Thailand will ban imports of animal-feed corn produced from agricultural burning, a move that could help reduce worsening cross-border pollution while paving the way for purchases from the US.

Speaking to reporters on September 22, Duangarthit Nidhi-u-tai, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Foreign Trade under the Ministry of Commerce, said feed mills must present proof that imported corn comes from burn-free sources starting January 1, 2026. This marks the first time Thailand has applied an environmental measure to agricultural imports, though the regulation still requires cabinet approval in the coming weeks.

The move comes as Bangkok and other parts of Thailand frequently suffer from heavy smog and poor...