Infected fish spark concerns over river pollution in Thailand
Published date: Thu, 12 Jun 2025 22:00:21 +0700Grotesque infected fish have sparked fears of water pollution in northern Thailand.
The discoloured and blister-covered creatures were discovered in several border rivers believed to have been contaminated by toxic mining operations in neighbouring Myanmar.
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Chiang Rai, Thailand |
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10/06/2025 |
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ViralPress |
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Duration: 00:43 |
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