River pollution talks expedited

Thailand, Myanmar seek urgent action

PUBLISHED : 14 Nov 2026 at 05:28

Thailand and Myanmar have agreed to bring forward a joint working group meeting on cross-border river pollution to Nov 25-26, as both countries seek urgent measures to tackle worsening contamination in the Kok and Sai rivers, Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Friday.

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• KEYWORDS
• Mekong basin pollution
• Thailand myanmar relations
• River pollution management
• Sihasak phuangketkeow
• Cross-border environmental issues
• Water quality conservation
• Southeast asia regional cooperation