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Toxic Thailand Rivers Pinned On Myanmar Mines

by Admin | Jun 18, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: BARRON’S | By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee and Sally Jensen “We already know where the contamination is coming from,” said fisherman Sawat. “They should go fix it at the source.” Read Full Story

Concerns rise over Kok River check dam’s ability to reduce toxic substances

by Admin | Jun 17, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | Thai PBS World So long as the mines in Shan state continue to discharge toxic waste into the river, Dr. Sitang Pilaila said that there is only a slim chance that the contamination of the Kok River can be resolved. Read Full...

China Responds to Pollution Allegations from Chinese-Operated Mines in Shan State After Thai Civil Society Sends Letter to Xi Jinping

by Admin | Jun 16, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Transborder News  China supports enhanced communication and coordination between Thailand and Myanmar, encouraging a scientific, responsible investigation and a resolution through friendly dialogue Read Full Story

Myanmar Tribe Battling Chinese-Backed Mining: A Case of Environmental Injustice

by Admin | Jun 13, 2025 | Environment, Opinion Papers

Source: Mizzima | By Sun Lee The involvement of mining companies in historically unethical and environmentally vulnerable sites, with elements of human rights violations, is not new for Beijing Read Full Story

Chinese-backed militia safeguarding new rare earth mines in Myanmar

by Admin | Jun 13, 2025 | Daily News, Environment, Politics/Policy

Source: Mining Technology Recent disruptions in Myanmar’s northern mining belt, which has been taken over by an armed group, have prompted Chinese miners to seek new sources in the Shan state. Read Full Story

More deformed fish found in Kok, Sai, Mekong and Ruak rivers

by Admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Daily News, Environment

Source: Thai Public Broadcasting Service | By Thai PBS World Meanwhile, the Senate committee on natural resources and environment is urging the government to convene a meeting of the Mekong River Commission (MRC), to address the problem of river contamination. Read...
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