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Thai Rivers’ Arsenic Woes; Myanmar Mining Eyed

19 May 2025 15:59

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CHIANG RAI, May 30 (TNA) – Thai border rivers, especially the Kok and Sai, are facing severe arsenic contamination, with levels far exceeding safety standards. This alarming situation is raising concerns among local communities and presenting a major challenge for the Thai government. Attention has turned to chemical leaching from mining operations in Myanmar’s Shan […]

Thai, Cambodian Armies De-escalate Border Tensions; Troops Withdraw

19 May 2025 15:13

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SURIN, May 30 (TNA) – The Royal Thai Army (RTA) announced a significant de-escalation of border tensions with Cambodia, confirming troops from both nations have withdrawn from the Chong Bok flashpoint. This follows high-level negotiations between Thai and Cambodian army commanders on Thursday at a permanent border checkpoint in Surin province. A four-point RTA statement […]

Thai, Cambodian PMs Discuss Border De-escalation After Clash

19 May 2025 16:35

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BANGKOK, May 29 (TNA) – Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Wednesday said she had spoken directly with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet to swiftly de-escalate a border clash that occurred a day earlier. The incident at the Chong Bok border pass in Ubon Ratchathani province saw Thai and Cambodian troops exchange fire. “We have […]

Thai, Cambodian Troops Clash on Disputed Border

19 May 2025 11:16

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UBON RATCHATHANI, May 29 (TNA) – Thai and Cambodian soldiers exchanged fire early Wednesday in a disputed border area in Thailand’s Ubon Ratchathani province. The 10-minute clash occurred in the Chong Bok area after Thai troops encountered Cambodian soldiers digging a military tactical trench approximately 650 meters long in a claimed overlapping territory. Thai forces […]

Thai, Cambodian Press Urge Media Caution on Border Reports

19 May 2025 09:22

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PHANOM PENH, May 29 (TNA) – The Club of Cambodian Journalists (CCJ) and the Thai Journalists Association (TJA) have urged media, especially on social media, to verify sources before publishing information about the Thai-Cambodian border. They stressed that careful reporting is crucial to avoid harming bilateral relations. Both associations noted a rise in unverified border-related […]

Arsenic Contamination Threatens Vital Thai Rivers, Impacts Livelihoods

19 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

19 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

19 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

19 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

19 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

19 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

19 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 […]