Thai Academics Urge Envoy to Address Myanmar Border Mine Pollution
Thai academics are urging the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs to visit Myanmar and raise the issue of transboundary pollution from mining activities within Myanmar. The pollution is reportedly causing significant problems for communities in Thailand's northern provinces.
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