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Thai Activists Protest Toxic River Mining at Myanmar Consulate
Thai environmental activists protested outside the Myanmar Consulate in Chiang Mai, demanding an end to toxic mining operations by Chinese-run companies near the border. These mines are reportedly polluting the vital Kok River and adjacent waterways.
CHIANG MAI – A significant group of Thai environmental activists recently converged outside the Myanmar Consulate in Chiang Mai. They issued a strong demand for the immediate cessation of toxic mining operations situated just across the border in Myanmar. The controversial Chinese-run mines are reportedly causing severe pollution to the vital Kok River and surrounding border waterways. The organized protest highlights growing concerns among environmental groups and local communities regarding the transboundary environmental impact of these mining activities. Activists argue that the pollution not only harms the ecosystem but also poses risks to communities downstream in Thailand. The protest underscores the need for greater international cooperation and stricter environmental regulations to address such cross-border environmental challenges. Source: Chiang Rai Times
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