Chinese-operated mines in Myanmar blamed for contamination of Sai River
Thai Navy ready to explain frigate procurement project
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AI In-brief22 Sept 07:54
Thai Navy ready to explain frigate procurement project
The Thai Navy is preparing to submit all relevant information regarding its frigate procurement project to the Finance Ministry’s Appeals Committee to address public doubts.
South Korean firm Hanwha Ocean secured the bid with an offer of Bt16.7 billion, which is below the allocated budget, and the Navy assures the project follows established procedures.
AI In-briefYesterday 13:26
Chinese-operated mines in Myanmar blamed for contamination of Sai River
Chinese-operated mines in Myanmar's Tachileik province are causing severe contamination of the Sai River, disrupting tap water production in Thailand's Mae Sai district.
The river exhibits extreme turbidity (14,000 NTU) and dangerously high arsenic levels (0.25mg/l), significantly exceeding safety standards and overwhelming water treatment capabilities.