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Thailand probes suspected timber ring after teak seizure

August 27, 2026

Thai authorities are tracing a suspected cross-border timber network after seizing a raft of 60–70 teak logs on the Salween River.

Public urged to avoid Salween shellfish after heavy metal findings

May 07, 2026

The Public Health Ministry has advised people living near the Salween River to temporarily avoid eating local shellfish after arsenic and lead were found above safety standards.

Karenni warns against Salween water as Thai border risks resurface

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2026

Karenni authorities say tests found arsenic above the WHO drinking-water guideline in the Salween River and Molo Creek, prompting fresh concerns for communities along the Thai–Myanmar border.

Water Quality Results of the Salween River: Pollution Sources to Be Investigated by Myanmar

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2025

PCD reports arsenic contamination in Salween River, with 13 test points exceeding standards. Myanmar to be notified for pollution source investigation.

Scholar warns rare earth MOU not worth risk after arsenic found in Salween River

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2025

Chiang Mai University researcher urges Thailand to reconsider the US rare earth MOU after arsenic levels in the Salween River exceed safe limits fivefold.

Locals pray for Salween River to always run free

THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 2019

EGAT eyeing mega-projects that may destroy river’s ecosystem; water-diversion project will also harm Mekong, pristine forest