Myanmar and Thailand to discuss river toxicity Nov 25-26

Matichon•Politics•40m ago

Reader Briefing

Thailand and Myanmar will hold high-level discussions on November 25-26 to address toxic contamination in rivers caused by Myanmar mines.

•Thailand and Myanmar scheduled discussions for November 25-26 to resolve river toxicity issues.
•Anutin Charnvirakul intends to discuss the situation with Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
•The Department of Primary Industries and Mines is drafting a regulation to tighten controls on five types of imported minerals.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat reported that Myanmar has provided assurance and full cooperation regarding mines in Shan State.

Overview

•Discussions between the Thai and Myanmar governments are scheduled for November 25-26.
•Anutin Charnvirakul stated that Thailand has informed Myanmar that the toxic substance issue must be resolved urgently through cooperation.
•Sihasak Phuangketkeow requested Myanmar to establish a team to resolve the contamination problem as quickly as possible.
•The Department of Primary Industries and Mines is drafting a Ministry of Industry announcement to require permits for importing five types of minerals: antimony, lead, copper, gold, and rare earth elements.
•The Department of Primary Industries and Mines aims to trace mineral origins to prevent Thailand from being involved in mining processes that cause transboundary environmental impacts.
•General Chaipruek Duangprapat noted that mining areas are under the influence of multiple parties, requiring backup plans for intervention.
•The draft mineral import regulation will be posted on the law.go.th website for public hearing before being signed by the Minister of Industry in early 2027.

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Key Quotes

General Chaipruek Duangprapat

"However, the mining areas are under the influence of several parties, so we must have backup plans or methods to enter and resolve the issues."

อย่างไรก็ตาม จุดที่ทำเหมืองเป็นเขตอิทธิพลของหลายส่วน ซึ่งเราคงต้องมีแผนหรือวิธีการสำรองที่จะเข้าไปแก้ไขด้วย

Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Chaipruek Duangprapat(ชัยพฤกษ์ ด้วงประพัฒน์)

Secretary-General of the National Security Council.

Aditad Wasinon(อดิทัต วะสีนนท์)

Director-General of the Department of Primary Industries and Mines.

Li Qiang(หลี่ เฉียง)ℹ️

Prime Minister of the People's Republic of China.

Min Aung Hlaing(มิน ออง ไลง์)ℹ️

President of Myanmar.

Place

Republic of the Union of Myanmar(สาธารณรัฐแห่งสหภาพเมียนมา)ℹ️

Country whose mines are causing toxic contamination in rivers flowing into northern Thailand.

People's Republic of China(สาธารณรัฐประชาชนจีน)ℹ️

Country Thailand seeks cooperation from to resolve environmental issues and set up water quality monitoring centers.

Shan State(รัฐฉาน)ℹ️

Area in Myanmar where mines are located.

Organization

National Security Council(สภาความมั่นคงแห่งชาติ)ℹ️

Thai government agency involved in discussions with Myanmar.

Ministry of Foreign Affairs(กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ)ℹ️

Thai government ministry coordinating discussions with Myanmar.

Department of Primary Industries and Mines(กรมอุตสาหกรรมพื้นฐานและการเหมืองแร่)

Thai agency drafting new mineral import permit regulations.

Ministry of Interior(กระทรวงมหาดไทย)ℹ️

Thai government ministry headed by Anutin Charnvirakul.

Pollution Control Department(กรมควบคุมมลพิษ)ℹ️

Agency consulted on the draft mineral import announcement.

Customs Department(กรมศุลกากร)

Agency consulted on the draft mineral import announcement.

Mining Council(สภาการเหมืองแร่)ℹ️

Entity consulted on the draft mineral import announcement.

Federation of Thai Industries(สภาอุตสาหกรรมแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

Entity consulted on the draft mineral import announcement.

Law

Draft Ministry of Industry Announcement on the Determination of Types and Conditions of Minerals Requiring Permission for Import or Export(ร่างประกาศกระทรวงอุตสาหกรรม เรื่อง กำหนดชนิดและสภาพแร่ที่ต้องขออนุญาตนำเข้ามาในราชอาณาจักรหรือเขตไหล่ทวีป หรือส่งแร่ออกนอกราชอาณาจักรหรือเขตไหล่ทวีป พ.ศ. …)

Draft regulation to tighten controls on five specific minerals to protect the environment and security.