Thailand’s rivers are being increasingly polluted by industrial wastewater and solid waste dumping, but activists and residents say the Thai government has no clear strategy for water pollution prevention.
In the past, Thais have not been exposed to much industrial pollution in rivers, and many did not pay attention to preserving and recycling water because shortages were uncommon. Thailand has been fortunate to have an abundant supply of fresh water, but clean water advocates say the time for complacency is over.