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Published on October 5, 2007

"Anyone who wants to sell, manufacture, order or import such substances must contact the OCPB and prove they are safe," PM's Office Minister Khunying Dhipavadee Meksawan said in her capacity as the chairwoman of the Consumer Protection Board.

Justice Ministry permanent-secretary Charan Pakdithanakul said the board had already consulted the Medical Council and the Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons of Thailand before deciding to impose the ban.

"The ban will take effect after it is announced in the Royal Gazette," he said.

According Charan, Dr Phaisal or Kaweewat Hengsawat - the owner of Bio Clinic - had failed to meet with the OCPB or provide a written explanation about the clinic's services.

Bio Clinic attracted huge public attention only after a customer, Raweewan Setarat, publicly complained that the service had disfigured her face.

While her lawsuit against Phaisal was before the court, she was shot dead last month. A key witness in the case was also killed.

The OCPB yesterday also passed a resolution to ban the use, distribution, sale and repair of water coolers and boilers with lead welding, as it had been proved that this welding technique could cause lead contamination.

OCPB has also planned to check the quality of cooking containers in the market to determine whether they were safe for use.

The Nation