Kok River.
river in Thailand
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 2
- Connections
- 16
What's happening
Active this week
One to three months ago
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The Department of Rural Roads is managing a project in Chiang Rai involving the replacement of a bridge over the Kok River, with technical support from Nakhon Sawan.Some support1 report
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Runoff from flash floods enters the Kok River in Chiang Rai.Some support5 reports1 development inside
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Arsenic levels exceed safety standards in the Kok River, linked to cross-border mining impacts.Some support2 reports
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Collaboration between various bodies aims to address cross-border smog and air pollution issues between Thailand and Northern Thailand, focusing on air quality tracking and toxin testing.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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Ban Du is a neighborhood within Chiang Rai, and the Kok River flows through and impacts the city area.Some support1 report
Gone quiet
No new reports in 90+ daysNo events began in the chosen period. Widen it, or reset.
Around Kok River this week
News at the entities that move Kok River most-
Mekong River StructuralA new bridge project designed for economic development spans the Mekong River in Cambodia.Moves Kok River
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Shan State OperationalParliament excluded the Mandalay Region and Shan State from emergency status.Moves Kok River
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Texas Tech University StructuralResearch collaboration evaluates produced water treatment involving Texas Tech University.Moves Kok River
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Myanmar Shared contextFollowing the overthrow of Aung San Suu Kyi's party, Min Aung Hlaing became president of Myanmar, prompting US calls for sanctions.Moves Kok River
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Chiang Mai StructuralMaejo University in Chiang Mai aims to reduce organic waste.Moves Kok River
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Thailand OperationalThe Prime Minister has directed support to those affected by an ongoing situation.Moves Kok River
Connections
The 13 strongest of 16, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Chiang Rai Structural
The Kok River provides essential water resources and dictates flood risk for the city of Chiang Rai.
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Mekong River Structural
The Kok River is a tributary whose water levels are functionally dependent on the volume and health of the larger Mekong River system, sharing cross-border environmental pressures.
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Shan State Operational
Gold mines in Shan State introduce toxic pollution into the Kok River system.
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Internal Security Operations Command Operational
The government agency utilizes the Kok River as a site for operational monitoring and testing related to air quality and toxins.
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arsenic Structural
The river is contaminated with arsenic, and levels exceed established safety standards.
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Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment Operational
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment tracks the Kok River's water quality regarding heavy metal contamination.
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Mekong River Commission Operational
The Mekong River Commission monitors the shared river basin, which includes the Kok River, as part of its operational mandate.
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Chiang Rai Shared context
The Kok River flows through Chiang Rai, and its environmental state influences local tourism and public health.
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Chiang Mai Structural
The Kok River serves as a vital and necessary water source for the residents and functions of Chiang Mai.
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Thailand Operational
Cross-border pollution issues related to the Kok River impact the citizens and interests of Thailand.
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Myanmar Shared context
Mining activities originating in Myanmar cause pollution and contamination in the Kok River.
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Texas Tech University Structural
Texas Tech University contributes academic research focused on the health and state of the Kok River.
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Sai Shared context
No relationship between Kok River and Sai was observed in the provided evidence.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
1 eventSeptember 2026
1 eventAugust 2026
3 eventsShow 1 earlier month
June 2026
3 events- Mining pollution from rare earth runoff flows into the Kok River, a vital water source in the Thailand-Myanmar border region.
- Collaboration between various bodies aims to address cross-border smog and air pollution issues between Thailand and Northern Thailand, focusing on air quality tracking and toxin testing.
- Kok River and Mekong River are the subjects of research into shared cross-border pollution issues and river health, involving Texas Tech University.