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'Rare earth' and the risk of Mekong havoc
News, Paskorn Jumlomgrach, Published on 13/09/2025
» Satellite imagery cited by the Shan Human Rights Foundation (SHRF) in a recent statement, together with findings from the US-based think tank Stimson Center released in July, confirms the alarming reality: a massive concentration of rare earth mining sites is emerging across Southeast Asia, particularly in Myanmar and Laos.
Phangnga has 'green season' pull
News, Achadthaya Chuenniran, Published on 16/06/2025
» Phangnga is rolling out new initiatives to attract visitors during the green season, traditionally seen as the low travel period due to the rainy weather.
Forum airs Mekong hydro project fears
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2025
» Concerns were raised at a forum on Wednesday over the likelihood that the Sanakham hydropower project, a run-of-river dam, would have a bad impact on Thai communities downstream.
Nang Rong Falls among sites closed by flooding
News, Post Reporters, Published on 31/07/2024
» Two waterfalls were among the Khao Yai National Park sites that were closed to the public due to major flooding in the eastern region.
Tide turning for Mekong protesters
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 07/12/2020
» CHIANG RAI: After almost two decades of campaigning against hydro-dams and water projects built on the Mekong River, local civic groups and conservationists finally launched the "Mekong People's Forum," with the hope of moving their campaign to a policy level.
Trump in hospital as positive tests grow
News, News Agencies, Published on 03/10/2020
» WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has been admitted to hospital for treatment of Covid-19, while a former senior adviser, his campaign manager and at least two senators have tested positive after attending a White House event.
Dead body washes up in suitcase
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/02/2020
» Kamphaeng Phet: An unidentified man has been found dead after his body, stuffed in a suitcase, was washed ashore by rapids along the Ping River yesterday.
Mekong activists present case against Laos dam
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/02/2020
» Environmental activists have submitted more evidence to the Supreme Administrative Court that the Xayaburi dam is cutting Mekong River levels, threatening fish ecology and reducing catch sizes downstream in Thailand.
Scrapping of Mekong 'rapids-blasting' long overdue
News, Pianporn Deetes, Published on 08/02/2020
» In a momentous win for the Mekong River, this week the Thai cabinet formally called for the cancellation of the Lancang-Mekong Navigation Channel Improvement Project, popularly known as the Mekong "rapids-blasting" project.
Time to push China for real Mekong partnership
News, Nauvarat Suksamran, Published on 02/11/2019
» The Asean summit offers a great opportunity for Mekong riparian countries to press China, a major dialogue partner, on commitments for sustainable development of the region's most important river.