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Chiang Rai 'won't blow up the Mekong'
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 03/02/2017
» Chiang Rai: The governor of this northern province insists the government has no plans to blast rapids and rocky outcrops in the Mekong River amid staunch resistance from local residents.
Locals slam Mekong blasting plan
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 09/01/2017
» The government's aim to clear the Mekong River's rocky outcrops to ensure the smooth passage of large cargo boats has set off alarm bells for environmental activists and locals who fear the ecology in the area will be put at risk.
Mae Sai to extend border hours
Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 21/11/2014
» Hours at the Mae Sai border checkpoint will be extended in December to serve growing border trade and tourism between Thailand and Myanmar.
One day, three countries
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 14/09/2013
» Years ago, the only thing missing that would have made road travel possible from Thailand to Vietnam through Laos in one day was a bridge. Now, the third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is an established reality and so is the trip across the three countries that can be covered from dawn to dusk.