Heavy Metals Found in Mekong River Raise Fears for Thai Communities Downstream
Unregulated mining in Myanmar is raising concerns about contamination in the Mekong River, a waterway that supports the livelihoods of an estimated 75 million people across Southeast Asia. Residents along the Thai-Myanmar border say fears over pollution are affecting fishing communities, while researchers warn that arsenic and heavy metals found in river sediment could pose long-term risks.
