China-Russia compete for Shan State mining rights near Doi Khilek, 20km from Chiang Mai
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Key Entities
Place
A country involved in significant mining operations in Shan State, Myanmar.
A country involved in significant mining operations in Shan State, Myanmar.
A region in Myanmar where Chinese and Russian companies are competing for mining rights.
Doi Khilek(ดอยขี้เหล็ก)
A mountain in Shan State, Myanmar, where mining activities are taking place.
A Thai province located near the border of Shan State, Myanmar, approximately 20km from the affected mining areas.
Chiang Dao District(อ.เชียงดาว)
A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, near the border of Shan State, Myanmar.
Chai Prakan District(อ.ไชยปราการ)
A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, near the border of Shan State, Myanmar.
Wiang Haeng District(อ.เวียงแหง)
A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, near the border of Shan State, Myanmar.
Tonh Province(เมืองโต๋น)
A location in Shan State, Myanmar, where tungsten mining is occurring near Doi Khilek.
Tizaw City(เมืองจ้อด)
A city in Shan State, Myanmar, where a large Chinese tungsten mine has begun production.
Phak Kut River(แม่น้ำผักกูด)
A river near Tizaw City whose water is used for mining operations and has been impacted by pollution.
Tachileik Province(จ.ท่าขี้เหล็ก)
A province in Myanmar, near the Thai border, where Chinese mining equipment is disembarked from the Mekong River.
Hun Village(บ้านฮุง)
A village in Shan State, Myanmar, through which mining equipment is transported from Tachileik to Tizaw City.
Mong Hsat(เมืองสาด)
A town in Shan State, Myanmar, through which mining equipment is transported.
Nakonmu Village(บ้านนากองมู)
A village in Shan State, Myanmar, through which mining equipment is transported from Tachileik to Tizaw City.
A major river used for transporting mining equipment from China to Tachileik, Myanmar.
La [border town](เมืองลา)
A border town between Myanmar and China where tungsten concentrate is transported.
A river system in Thailand that is being impacted by pollution from mining activities in Shan State and is the subject of environmental activism.
Mae Ai District(อ.แม่อาย)
A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, from where the Dhamma Yatras procession began.
A province in Thailand where environmental activists are protesting the pollution of the Kok River system.
Mueang Chiang Rai District(อ.เมืองเชียงราย)
A district in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, where environmental activists are heading to submit a petition regarding river pollution.
Sai River(แม่น้ำสาย)
A river in Thailand that, along with the Kok and Mekong rivers, is subject to environmental protection efforts from mining pollution.
A major river system in Southeast Asia, also mentioned as a waterway being protected from mining pollution.
A river in Southeast Asia that is part of the environmental protection efforts against mining pollution.
Ruam Mit Village(บ้านรวมมิตร)
A village in Mae Yao Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, that the environmental procession passed through.
Mae Yao Subdistrict(ต.แม่ยาว)
A subdistrict in Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, from where the environmental procession's boat trip began.
Wat Huay Sai Khao(วัดห้วยทรายขาว)
A temple in Mae Yao Subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, that the environmental procession reached.
Mae Fa Luang Bridge(สะพานแม่ฟ้าหลวง)
A bridge crossing the Kok River in Chiang Rai City, where the environmental activists concluded their boat trip and planned to submit their petition.
Chiang Rai Provincial Hall(ศาลากลาง จ.เชียงราย)
The provincial hall of Chiang Rai, where environmental activists planned to submit a petition and hold discussions.
Organization
Tai-Yai Human Rights Foundation(มูลนิธิสิทธิมนุษยชนไทใหญ่)
An organization that published information and images regarding the mining situation in Shan State.
Chinese Company(บริษัทจีน)
Companies from China involved in mining operations in Shan State, collaborating with the United Wa State Army.
An influential armed group in Shan State that is collaborating with Chinese companies for mining activities.
Russian Company(บริษัทจากรัสเซีย)
Companies from Russia involved in mining operations in Shan State, seeking to operate in areas controlled by the Myanmar military junta.
The ruling military government of Myanmar, with whom Russian companies are seeking to engage for mining permits.
Mae Yao Subdistrict Municipality(เทศบาล ต.แม่ยาว)
The local administrative body in Mae Yao Subdistrict, from where the environmental activists commenced their boat journey.
Ruam Mit Karen Elephant Camp(ปางช้างกะเหรี่ยงรวมมิตร)
An elephant camp in Mae Yao Subdistrict, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, that has been severely impacted by river pollution, leading to a drastic drop in tourism.
Person
Seethong Kam Pang(สีทอง คำแปง)
The manager of the Ruam Mit Karen Elephant Camp who reported a significant decline in tourism due to river pollution concerns.