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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Pm to press myanmar on river pollution - The Untold Story

A long-tail boat travels along the Kok River in Chiang Rai province in May. Residents along the river continue to rely on the waterway despite concerns over heavy metal contamination linked to illegal mining operations in Myanmar. Pollution Control Department

Thailand will hold talks with Myanmar leader Min Aung Hlaing next month on cross-border environmental and security issues, including toxic contamination in the Kok River, agricultural burning and narcotics production, Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul said on Wednesday.

Speaking in Chon Buri after returning from an official visit to China, Mr Anutin said environmental protection featured prominently in his discussions with Chinese leaders, including green economic development, clean energy and environmentally friendly manufacturing aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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