Thailand to Address Arsenic-Tainted Rivers with Myanmar

• Arsenic levels in rivers surged to 30 times the Thai standard, threatening drinking water and farmland.
• Thailand will seek urgent action from Myanmar regarding suspected mining pollution.
• The contamination affects the country's northern region, impacting both water supply and agriculture.
• Discussions will focus on addressing the arsenic-tainted rivers and their sources.
• The issue poses significant risks to public health and the local economy.