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Suchart confirms government will not raise arsenic standard to 0.05 mg/L
Suchart confirms government will not raise arsenic standard to 0.05 mg/L
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2025
Deputy Prime Minister Suchart Chomklin confirmed that the government will not raise the arsenic standard from 0.01 mg/L to 0.05 mg/L. The government is also committed to introducing stricter environmental standards to protect the public.Mekong embankment in Vientiane nears completion
Mekong embankment in Vientiane nears completion
TUESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2025
Construction of an embankment along the Mekong River in Vientiane is now almost 90 % complete and will provide the capital with vital flood defences and a new public recreational area upon its planned completion in 2026.Lancang-Mekong nations pledge unity
Lancang-Mekong nations pledge unity
SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025
Foreign ministers vow to safeguard free trade and strengthen security in regionMekong River rising as Thailand braces for floods, landslides and heavy rain from July 6-12
Mekong River rising as Thailand braces for floods, landslides and heavy rain from July 6-12
SATURDAY, JULY 05, 2025
Heavy rain alert issued for July 6-12 as water levels rise. Flash floods and landslides expected nationwide. Public urged to prepare and stay informed.Public Health Ministry warns of arsenic and lead contamination in Chiang Rai rivers
Public Health Ministry warns of arsenic and lead contamination in Chiang Rai rivers
WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2025
Public Health Ministry warns of arsenic and lead contamination in Chiang Rai rivers; locals urged to avoid eating freshwater fish for safety.Thailand to ask Laos to reconsider Sanakham dam location
Thailand to ask Laos to reconsider Sanakham dam location
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30, 2025
Thailand urges Laos to relocate the Sanakham dam to reduce transboundary impacts, citing environmental, social, and economic concerns.Nation TV awarded for its human right documentaries
Nation TV awarded for its human right documentaries
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2025
Nation TV’s Fact Investigative programme won the media for human rights award by Amnesty International Thailand for its documentaries on Monday.Phumtham reports huge success in first week of crackdown on drugs
Phumtham reports huge success in first week of crackdown on drugs
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 07, 2025
Seven suspects arrested, over 20 million meth pills seized under ‘Seal Stop Safe’ policyFour Mekong nations plan further joint river patrols
Four Mekong nations plan further joint river patrols
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
The 149th China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand cooperation meeting reviewed the current state of cooperation in border protection, such as enforcement of the joint water patrol law along the river, and prevention of illegal border crossing, smuggling, and drug trafficking.