Thai PM to discuss Northern river pollution with Myanmar and China

Matichon•Politics•25m ago

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Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to coordinate with Myanmar and China to resolve toxic contamination in Northern Thai rivers caused by Myanmar mining.

•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul addressed toxic contamination in Northern rivers caused by mines in Myanmar.
•Thai authorities have notified Myanmar of the need for urgent resolution and cooperation.
•Discussions will occur at the level of agency heads from both governments.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul intends to discuss the issue and regional matters with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang.

Overview

•Toxic substances from mines in Myanmar have impacted rivers in Northern Thailand.
•Thai authorities have notified Myanmar officials that the issue must be resolved urgently through cooperation.
•Discussions to resolve the contamination will be held at the level of agency heads from both the Thai and Myanmar governments.
•Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow mentioned the dates November 25-26.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul indicated that he will discuss regional and China-related issues with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang.
•Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang has shown a friendly and supportive attitude toward Thailand.
•Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang visited Thailand for 2 days during an ASEAN meeting trip to the Philippines.
•Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul plans to hold full-scale, bilateral, and private discussions with Chinese Prime Minister Li Qiang.

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Key Entities

Person

Anutin Charnvirakul(อนุทิน ชาญวีรกูล)ℹ️

The Prime Minister and Minister of Interior of Thailand.

Sihasak Phuangketkeow(สีหศักดิ์ พวงเกตุแก้ว)ℹ️

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.

Li Qiang(หลี่ เฉียง)ℹ️

The Prime Minister of China.

Place

Myanmar(เมียนมา)ℹ️

The country where the mines causing river contamination are located.

China(จีน)ℹ️

The country whose Prime Minister will be consulted regarding regional issues.

Philippines(ฟิลิปปินส์)ℹ️

The country where an ASEAN meeting was held.

Government House(ทำเนียบรัฐบาล)ℹ️

The location where Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul made the disclosure.