CHIANG RAI – In the heart of northern Thailand, a growing environmental battle is making headlines. The Chiang Rai municipality recently announced plans to dredge sections of the iconic Kok River. Local officials hope the project will clear out built-up sediment and improve the river’s water flow. However, instead of offering relief, the plan has […]

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CHIANG RAI - A community network is urging Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and the next government team to move quickly on concerns about heavy metal contamination linked to Chinese-backed mining operations in Shan State, Myanmar.

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CHIANG RAI - On August 20, 2025, a roundtable talk was held at Melt in Your Mouth café in Chiang Rai. The event focused on heavy metal pollution in the Kok, Sai, Ruak, and Mekong Rivers.

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