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A toxic silence
Unregulated gold mining in eastern Shan State raises concerns about the risk of cyanide contamination in key transboundary rivers near the Thai–Myanmar border, including the Mekong
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SPECIAL REPORTS
Cattle hustle
Live cattle are part of the bustling border trade in the Mekong region, relying on smuggling channels to deliver meat to consumers’ plates. But this comes at the cost of public health and threatens the entire meat supply chain
NEWS ARCHIVE
EYE ON SOLUTIONS
Citizen scientists put land bridge plan under microscope
As Thailand’s ambitious land bridge project advances, grassroots efforts from citizen scientists and local researchers emerge to ensure that biodiversity and ecosystems are not overlooked
IN THEIR EYES
Go slower: Before the carbon market rushes through, develop clear local governance
Without strong community forest governance, carbon credits will continue to separate Thai people from their forests
