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Experts Say Thai Mineral Import/Exporters Are Fueling River Contamination

CHIANG RAI - Ongoing reports of contamination in northern rivers are raising fresh concern in Northern Thailand. Tests have repeatedly found pollutants in the Sai River, Kok River, Ruak River, and parts of the Mekong in Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai.

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Chiang Rai Community Groups Push for Solutions to River Water Contamination

CHIANG RAI – Community groups recently hosted a discussion to mark one year since the major flooding in Chiang Rai. While new warning systems have been set up, residents say they now face a growing risk from chemical contamination brought in from…

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Toxic Waste from Myanmar Mines Causes Bt1.3 Billion in Economic Damages to Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai

CHIANG RAI - The Kok-Sai-Ruak-Mekong River Protection People's Network has issued a statement calling on Thai government agencies to disclose information related to mining activities in the Wa State in Myanmar.

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Cross Border Gold Mining Activity Raises Community Concerns in Chiang Rai

Chiang Rai -A recent meeting at Mae Fah Luang University brought together local leaders, academics, and military representatives to discuss heavy metal pollution in the Kok and Sai rivers.

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