PEOPLE’S PARTY SUBMITS CROSS-BORDER POLLUTION EVIDENCE TO CHINESE EMBASSY

China’s ambassador to Thailand has pledged to forward evidence submitted by the People’s Party on cross-border water pollution to the Chinese government [...] toxic contamination believed to originate from mining operations in a neighbouring country.

[...] Pattharapong said he told the ambassador that the issue affects people of all nationalities and requires urgent cooperation among all countries involved.

[...] toxic substances detected in northern rivers over the past year did not originate from Thailand’s natural heavy metals or activities within the country. [...] arsenic and lead levels were found to exceed safety standards. [...] the pollution has spread through the food chain, with tests detecting excessive heavy metals in vegetables and lead contamination in fish caught from the Mekong River.

[...] Pattharapong urged Beijing to [...] investigate the matter and provide a written response [...] demonstrating China’s commitment to resolving this issue [...] The party also submitted research proposing low-cost treatment methods for contaminated mine sites.

[...] Pattharapong said the Chinese ambassador pledged to send all submitted documents directly to the Chinese government.

“The People’s Party will continue to closely monitor this issue until our rivers are restored and riverside communities can once again enjoy a safe environment,” he said.