by Admin | Jul 8, 2026 | Opinion Papers, Resource Extraction
Source: Bangkok Post | Editorial As rare earths become increasingly sought-after, ethnic armed groups in resource-rich Shan State have opened the door to mining investors, mostly from neighbouring China. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 7, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Bangkok Post | By Post Reporters Chiang Mai: Communities along the Kok River in Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai on Monday called on the Chinese government to address heavy metal contamination they say is caused by Chinese-owned mining operations in Myanmar. Read...
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Politics/Policy
Source: The Nation A protest leader said heavy-metal contamination from mines backed by Chinese investment groups in Myanmar had caused toxic substances to flow into the Kok, Sai, Ruak and Mekong rivers. Read Full Story
by Admin | Jul 6, 2026 | Daily News, Resource Extraction
Source: Democratic Voice of Burma | By English Editor Organised by the People’s Network for the Protection of the Kok, Sai, Ruak, and Mekong Rivers, the demonstration sought to draw international attention to the devastating transboundary impacts of unregulated...
by Admin | Jun 17, 2026 | Resource Extraction
Source: Thai PBS World A US expert in the rehabilitation of contaminated environments is currently in Chiang Rai province to advise and share his experience with Thai counterpart Read Full Story
