Russian Capital Also Involved in Shan State Mining Opposite Chiang Mai

Refers to unidentified Chinese companies involved in mining operations in Shan State.

Refers to unidentified Russian entities involved in attempting to secure mining rights in Shan State.

A network of citizens organizing to address pollution and environmental issues.

An organization that published information and images regarding mining activities in Shan State.

The ruling military government of Myanmar, which is reportedly engaging with Russian mining interests.

Chinese firms collaborating with the United Wa State Army for large-scale tungsten mining.

An ethnic armed organization influential in Shan State, cooperating with Chinese companies for mining.

Russian companies seeking mining access through the Myanmar Military Junta.

The local government body from which participants of the 'Dhammayatra' will take a boat to their next destination.

An elephant camp in Mae Yao sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai district, suffering significant tourism decline due to river pollution.

A state in Myanmar where mining operations by Chinese and Russian interests are taking place.

A province in Thailand bordering Shan State, Myanmar, affected by cross-border pollution from mining activities.

A river in Northern Thailand and Myanmar, affected by pollution from mining operations in Shan State.

Rivers in the region impacted by cross-border pollution from mining activities in Shan State.

A mountain in Shan State, Myanmar, where both Chinese and Russian interests are seeking to conduct tungsten mining.

A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, near the border with Shan State where mining operations are located.

A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, near the border with Shan State where mining operations are located.

A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, near the border with Shan State where mining operations are located.

A town in Shan State, Myanmar, near Doi Khilek, where mining activities are occurring.

A location in Shan State, Myanmar, where a new large-scale Chinese tungsten mine has commenced operations.

A river near the Moe Cho mine in Shan State, directly impacted by pollution from the mining operations.

The river used for transporting equipment and machinery from China to the mining sites in Shan State.

A town in Myanmar, near the Thai border, where imported mining equipment is landed from the Lancang River.

A village in Shan State, Myanmar, used for transporting mining equipment towards Moe Cho.

A village in Shan State, Myanmar, used for transporting mining equipment towards Moe Cho.

A town in Shan State, Myanmar, located on the route for transporting mining equipment.

The border crossing where tungsten concentrate is transported from Myanmar to China.

A town on the Myanmar-China border where tungsten concentrate is transported.

A district in Chiang Mai province, Thailand, from where the 'Dhammayatra' procession along the Kok River began.

A district in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, the destination of the 'Dhammayatra' procession protesting river pollution.

A location in Mae Yao sub-district, Mueang Chiang Rai district, a tourist spot known for elephant camps.

A sub-district in Mueang Chiang Rai district, home to tourist elephant camps affected by river pollution.

A temple in Mae Yao sub-district where the 'Dhammayatra' procession passed.

A bridge over the Kok River in Chiang Rai, near the provincial hall, a destination for the 'Dhammayatra' participants.

The administrative center of Chiang Rai province, where participants of the 'Dhammayatra' plan to submit a petition.

The month and year when production began at a new large-scale tungsten mine operated by Chinese firms in Moe Cho.

The year Chinese engineers entered the area where a new mine was later established in Moe Cho.

The year construction of roads and tunnels began in preparation for mining operations in Moe Cho.

The year a 3-kilometer mineral processing plant and a dam were constructed for the mine in Moe Cho.

The month of the first reported shipment of tungsten concentrate by truck to China from the mine in Moe Cho.

The period when sediment from the mine flooded rice fields, preventing farmers from cultivating their crops.

The date when the Shan Human Rights Foundation released information about current mining activities and their impacts.

World Environment Day, when participants in the 'Dhammayatra' procession plan to submit a petition and hold discussions.

The period during which the Ruammit Karen Elephant Camp has experienced a severe decline in tourism due to river pollution.

Ethnic group residing in the affected areas of Shan State who are experiencing health impacts from river pollution.

Manager of the Ruammit Karen Elephant Camp, who reported severe impacts on tourism and water sources due to river pollution.