Category: Thailand
The 97km that frustrate China’s mastery of the Mekong
These rocks and rapids in Thai waters along the Mekong stand between Beijing and dominance over the Lower stretch of the river.
A Gloomy Outlook for Thailand in 2020
Among its challenges are that there are no signs of the drought affecting much of the country ending, and the Mekong River is drying out with the potential to become a regional flashpoint.
Locals protest for closure of Ayutthaya smelting plant
Locals protest for closure of Ayutthaya smelting plant
Seawater from Bangkok taps: worst drought in 40 years
“Drought has come earlier this year,” said Surapong Sarapa, a forecasting official. This “is affecting both water for agriculture as well as for drinking. More parts of the country than in the past could be impacted.”
Huge beds of Mekong River edible seaweed attract tourists and locals
Mekong River seaweed emerges when the water level drops substantially, but this year is unusual because large patches of seaweed are visible as the water is unusually low and clear.