Thai River Turns Orange as Dangerous Toxins From Myanmar Mines Flush Downstream

Thai river turns orange as dangerous toxins from Myanmar mines flush downstream

Authorities say arsenic levels in the Kok Thai river now exceed safety limits, sparking fears of ecological disaster.

Arsenic Contamination Threatens Vital Thai Rivers, Impacts Livelihoods

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. Chinese mining in Shan state blamed for arsenic in Kok River in Thailand The Kok River, a critical lifeline for Mae Ai […] Source

Arsenic pollution in Thai-Myanmar border rivers sparks health and flood fears

Mae Sai residents face twin threats as arsenic-contaminated floodwaters from the Sai River inundate homes following heavy rains. CHIANG RAI, Thailand – 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 re…