China Urged to Probe Mines

China urged to probe mines

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.

Chiang Mai Consulate Protest Over Mining Pollution Escalates

CHIANG MAI, Thailand — A demonstration against cross-border toxic water pollution linked to illegal mining operations descended into chaos on Monday, resulting in a physical scuffle between environmental activists and law enforcement outside the Chinese Consulate-General in Chiang Mai. The clash left at least one protester with a broken arm and highlighted growing local frustrations […] Source

Two injured in a public protest outside Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai over poisoning of local rivers

Northern Thailand’s worsening river poisoning crisis has moved from scientific reports to street protests, with campaigners accusing Chinese-backed mining across the Myanmar border of contaminating… Read More › The post Two injured in a public protest outside Chinese consulate in Chiang Mai over poisoning of local rivers appeared first on Thai Examiner.

Two hurts as protesters clash with police at China consulate

CHIANG MAI — 6 July 2026, tensions erupt in Chiang Mai after two protesters were injured after a clash with police outside the Chinese Consulate General in Chiang Mai during a demonstration over alleged toxic contamination linked to mining operations affecting Thailand. About 50 members of the People’s Network to Protect the Kok, Sai, Ruak, and Mekong Rivers gathered outside the Consulate-General of the People’s Republic of China to submit a pet…

River network petitions China in Chiang Mai over mine pollution

Thirty members of a river-protection network gathered outside China’s Chiang Mai consulate, where two protesters were hurt after police blocked the march.