Myanmar Mining Suspected in Arsenic Contamination of Northern Thai Rivers
Arsenic levels exceeding national standards have been detected in the Kok and Sai rivers in Thailand's northern Chiang Rai province. Mining activities in Myanmar's Shan State are suspected as the cause, though definitive proof is lacking, and multiple factors are cited. Concerns are rising over the impact on residents' health and the ecosystem.
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