Thailand-Laos Border Dispute Over Mekong River Sand Extraction
A disagreement has emerged between Thailand and Laos over sand extraction from the Mekong River. While Laos claims the sand is for construction, Thai environmental activists allege potential gold mining, escalating the dispute.
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