Mae La Noi villagers rose up against fluoride mining concessions, supporting capitalists, but destroying environment and livelihoods

Villagers and Mae La Noi local leaders continue the movement against the fluoride mining concession due to concerns over impacts on health, environment, community livelihoods, and the Mae La River, which is the main river for many communities in the area. In order to suspend and cancel this concession, the group of villagers commute submit a letter of objection to the Commissioner for Land, Natural Resources and Environment of the House of Representatives.

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