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Tom Fawthrop

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Rare Earth Mines in Myanmar Are Poisoning Thai Rivers

This cross-border environmental crisis is already impacting the Mekong, and experts warn that pollutants could even reach the South China Sea.

03.09.2025 7

The Diplomat

Tom Fawthrop

Will Luang Prabang Dam Spark Another Major Earthquake?

Hydropower projects in earthquake-prone regions across Asia have increased the risk of dam disasters, reservoir collapse, and huge floods. Is Luang...

20.06.2025 7

The Diplomat

Tom Fawthrop

Why Is an 83-Year-Old Vietnamese Woman Fighting Against Agent Orange and US Corporations in a French Court?

27.05.2025 4

The Nation

Tom Fawthrop

Sanakham Dam Sparks Fear and Anguish Along the Thai-Lao Border 

A long-dreaded dam project on Laos’ side of the border is moving forward, despite opposition from locals.

14.02.2025 5

The Diplomat

Tom Fawthrop