Naypyidaw: "Maris" reveals that next week a group of experts will go to Myanmar to discuss river contamination. "Maris", Minister of Foreign Affairs, revealed that next week a group of Thai experts will travel to Myanmar to discuss ways to manage and solve the problem of contamination in the Kok River.
According to Thai News Agency, Mr. Maris Sengiampong, Minister of Foreign Affairs, posted a message stating that following Ms. Paethongtarn Shinawatra, Prime Minister, who traveled to Chiang Rai Province to monitor the flood situation in the North, there were people asking about the progress in solving the problem of water quality in the Kok River caused by contaminants, which are believed to be caused by mining in Myanmar.
The Prime Minister has expressed concern and has ordered relevant agencies to address the issue, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs coordinating with international partners to expedite a resolution. Continuous coordination has been maintained with Myanmar and China, with both countries confirming full cooperation with Thailand. Next week, the advisor to the Minister of Foreign Affairs will lead a team of Thai experts to meet with Myanmar experts in Naypyidaw to discuss concrete solutions. These discussions will focus on addressing the root cause, developing systems to prevent and control toxic substances from entering water sources, and seeking technical assistance for sustainable prevention from international organizations.