Local activists and communities are coming together to demand action against heavy metal pollution pouring in from unregulated border mines in Myanmar.

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CHIANG RAI - Residents and tourists in Northern Thailand are being urged to exercise extreme caution when consuming aquatic life from local rivers.

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CHIANG RAI - On March 22, 2026, Chiang Rai Governor Chuchip Pongchai chaired a large public event for World Water Day at Wat Fang Min and the riverside municipal park along the Kok River in Mueang district.

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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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Planning to visit Chiang Rai in Northern Thailand in 2026 comes down to one choice: what matters most to you, weather, crowds, costs, or the kind of trip you want.

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