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Goodbye to Thailand's biggest gold mine
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/12/2016
» After health & environmental problems, Section 44 order stops gold mining from Jan 1. 1,004 workers lose jobs.
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196 tonnes of hazardous waste being sent back to Japan
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/07/2016
» Containers at Laem Chabang Port declared to have scrap metal, copper & aluminum, actually have hazardous electronic waste. Importer & Japanese exporter to be punished.
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Cleanest water in Thailand: Upper Tapi River in Surathani
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/11/2015
» The Upper Tapi river, the longest river in southern Thailand, with low levels of microorganisms & chemicals has been declared the cleanest river in Thailand.
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(UPDATE #4) Hua Hin oil slick: From oil tanker? Fishing boats? Still not sure.
Jon Fernquest, Published on 27/10/2015
» Oil from large oil tanker or small fishing boats? Oil spill samples sent to Belgium for 4-6 weeks of testing. Right now, more questions than answers.
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Oil spill clean-up chemicals: What are they?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/07/2013
» Secrecy surrounds clean-up operations, academic experts & environmental activists demand to know.
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City smog: Grey future
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/07/2013
» Particles, carbon monoxide & ozone increasing in Bangkok, largely a result of traffic congestion.
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Lead mines secretly reopening
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2013
» Lead mines which poisoned rivers & villages in Kanchanaburi, owned by a powerful family, slowly & secretly preparing to open again.
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Air Pollution: Northern Thai "hell in the air"
Jon Fernquest, Published on 15/03/2013
» Wildfires in Myanmar & Thailand caused sudden dangerous levels of air pollution in northern Thailand. Children, older people & asthma suffers told to stay indoors.
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Toxic Waste: Voluntary reporting not working
Jon Fernquest, Published on 06/06/2012
» Chemical fires & leaks at Map Ta Phut left many dead & injured. Required reporting of hazardous chemical usage may be needed.
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Floods: The final bill?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/11/2011
» Expected economic loss 1.12 trillion baht or 10.5% of GDP, 10,000 factories & 660,000 workers affected (30% automotive, 26% electronics & appliances).
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