Toxic Thailand Rivers Pinned on Myanmar Mines

Toxic Thailand Rivers Pinned on Myanmar Mines

Chinese-run mines in Wa territory are blamed for polluting Thailand’s rivers with arsenic, raising fears over food safety, cross-border health risks and the environment.

Myanmar mines blamed for turning Thailand’s rivers toxic

Thai authorities say they have detected abnormally high arsenic levels in their waterways. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Toxic Thailand rivers pinned on Myanmar mines

A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the government's already feeble writ, and pollution levels are rising downstream in Thailand.

Toxic Thailand Rivers Pinned On Myanmar Mines

A sprawling new mine is gouged into the lush rolling hills of northeast Myanmar, where civil war has weakened the government's already feeble writ, and pollution levels are rising downstream in Thailand.

Myanmar response sought on contamination of rivers

Thailand is waiting for Myanmar's response regarding potential lead and arsenic contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers, says Deputy Interior Minister Theerarat Samrejvanich.

Toxic runoff from Myanmar rare earth mines threatens Thai waterways

Water tests from the Kok and Sai rivers near Thailand’s border with Myanmar have revealed elevated arsenic levels, leading Thai officials to warn citizens to avoid contact with river water.