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Arsenic Contamination Threatens Vital Thai Rivers, Impacts Livelihoods

25 May 2025 15:44

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CHIANG RAI, May 28 (TNA) – Arsenic contamination, likely from Myanmar’s mining operations, is severely impacting the Sai and Kok rivers in northern Thailand, jeopardizing the livelihoods of communities dependent on these waterways. The Kok River, a critical lifeline for Mae Ai and Chiang Rai residents, shows arsenic levels significantly above safe standards. This has […]

Myanmar Border Clashes Drive 290 into Thailand for Safety

25 May 2025 15:03

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TAK, May 28 (TNA) – Intense fighting along the Thai-Myanmar border on Wednesday morning led to 290 people seeking refuge in Thailand, as heavy weapons fire disrupted border communities. Clashes erupted near Thailand’s Phop Phra district after Karen National Liberation Army (KNLA) and People’s Defense Force (PDF) fighters attacked Myanmar soldiers near the Ban Chibabo […]

Heavy Rains Trigger Flash Floods in Chiang Mai

25 May 2025 11:56

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CHIANG MAI, May 28 (TNA) – Torrential rains have caused widespread flash flooding and landslides across Chiang Mai province, particularly in the northern districts. Over 130 millimeters of rain on Doi Inthanon has sent massive water volumes cascading down waterfalls and rivers, inundating dozens of homes and cutting off roads. More than 50 homes in […]

Thai Minister to Discuss River Pollution with Myanmar

25 May 2025 11:11

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CHIANGRAI, May 28 (TNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Prasert Chanthararuangthong will travel to Myanmar to address arsenic and chemical contamination in the Kok River, primarily linked to Myanmar’s gold mining operations. Appointed by the Prime Minister to tackle the issue, Prasert who is also Digital Economy and Society (DES) Minister confirmed the pollution’s origin in Myanmar. He […]

Thaksin Makes Public Return, Dispelling Flight Rumors

25 May 2025 17:02

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BANGKOK, May 27 (TNA) – Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra made a public appearance today, delivering a vision for drug suppression, effectively countering rumors he had fled the country ahead of a court hearing related to his prison sentence enforcement. Thaksin, 75, arrived at the Office of the Narcotics Control Board (ONCB) in a […]

Mae Sai Faces Dual Threat: Floods and Arsenic

25 May 2025 15:39

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CHIANG RAI, May 27 (TNA) – Arsenic contamination has been detected in the Kok and Sai rivers along the Thai-Myanmar border, with levels in some areas reaching 19 times safety standards. Gold and rare earth mining in Myanmar is widely suspected as the likely cause of the pollution. Academics from Mae Fah Luang University reported […]

Phukradueng Cable Car Plan Divides Opinion

25 May 2025 11:14

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LOEI, May 27 (TNA) – A proposed cable car for Phukradueng National Park has strong local support but faces opposition from some tourists concerned about environmental impact. Phu Kradueng, in Thailand’s Loei province, is a popular mesa-like mountain known for its challenging treks, cool climate, and diverse ecosystems. Open typically October-May, it’s a significant hiking […]

School Shifts to Online Learning Amid COVID-19 Resurgence

25 May 2025 16:00

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SAMUT PRAKAN, May 26 (TNA) – Ratchawinit Bangkaeo School in Samut Prakan, has announced a temporary closure of its physical campus, transitioning to online learning from May 26 to May 28. This measure aims to curb a significant resurgence of COVID-19 cases, particularly among students. The Department of Disease Control’s weekly report, covering May 18-24, […]

Thai PM Urges Deeper ASEAN Economic Ties Amid Global Volatility

25 May 2025 12:37

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 26 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister is attending the 46th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, advocating for stronger regional economic integration and new free trade agreements to navigate a volatile global economy. Hosted by Malaysia under the theme “Inclusivity and Sustainability,” the summit brings together leaders from nine ASEAN nations, along with […]

Flash Floods Submerge Chiang Mai, Waterfalls Closed

25 May 2025 12:27

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CHIANG MAI, May 26 (TNA) – Heavy overnight rainfall has triggered flash floods across Chiang Mai, inundating homes in several communities within the municipal area and forcing the closure of three waterfalls due to dangerous currents. The downpour caused runoff from Doi Suthep to overwhelm drainage systems and the Khlong Khu Wai canal, leading to […]

Thai Troops Bolster Border as Myanmar Clashes Intensify

25 May 2025 15:47

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TAK, May 23 (TNA) – Thailand’s Naresuan Force has deployed troops to the Phop Phra district of Tak province after Myanmar military aircraft conducted heavy bombings against resistance forces attacking a Myanmar army base. Intense fighting is expected to continue as resistance groups aim to seize seven Myanmar military bases opposite Phop Phra. Earlier today, […]

Myanmar Mining Pollution Threatens Thai Rivers, Fish

25 May 2025 10:53

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CHIANG RAI, May 23 (TNA) – Fish in the Kok River are showing severe skin abnormalities, triggering an urgent investigation into widespread chemical and arsenic contamination. The pollution, linked to mining in Myanmar, has spread to the Sai and Mekong rivers, raising critical concerns for public health, local livelihoods, and cross-border environmental security. Thai authorities […]