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The Mekong School

About Us

Our Philosophy:

"RESPECT FOR NATURE,
AND FAITH IN
HUMAN EQUALITY"

- Niwat Roykaew

Background

The Mekong School: Institute of Local Knowledge was established on the 18th and 19th of December, 2015 by the Rak Chiang Khong Group to enhance the work of The Mekong-Lanna Natural Resources and Cultural Conservation Network, and to serve as a platform for follow-up studies on changes caused by development in the Mekong River Basin.

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From Baan Had Bai to the International Stage: Tai Lue Weavers featured in Mekong Voices art exhibit at Michigan State University.

September 14, 2025
On September 12th, 2024 the Eli and Edythe Broad Art Museum opened a new exhibit entitled Mekong Voices: Transnational River Justice in Mainland Southeast Asia.…
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Youth Volunteers: Mekong River Detectives

August 6, 2025
Calibrate Tool 1 Paintings by youth volunteers Calibrate Tool 2 Today (05/08/2025), youth volunteers who have had experience as arsenic detectives from previous months helped…
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Ban Mae Pao Flood Relief: A Story of Collective Care and the Call for Rethinking Disaster Support

July 17, 2025
Ban Mae Pao, Chiang Rai – July 16, 2025. In the aftermath of a devastating flash flood on June 26, the Hmong community from across…
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Lab in the Field: Mekong Youth Bring Science to the River – Students Lead Water Testing in Chiang Khong

July 9, 2025
Article by the Mekong School Team and Lam Phuong Mai Photo by Junyi Yu Chiang Khong, Thailand - In response to rising environmental concerns and…
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Transboundary Crises – Unanswered Consequences and Sovereignty Drowning Effect of Pak Beng Dam

June 27, 2025
Public Consultations on Pak Beng Dam Held in Chiang Khong, Wiang Kaen Raise Cross-Border Concerns “วิกฤตข้ามพรมแดน - ฉากทัศน์ที่ไม่มีคำตอบ และอธิปไตยจมน้ำของเขื่อนปากแบง: การปรึกษาหารือสาธารณะเกี่ยวกับเขื่อนปากแบงที่จัดขึ้นในเชียงของและเวียงแก่นสร้างความกังวลข้ามพรมแดน” Article by the Mekong School…
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Thai People’s Concerns Over Encroachment on Hydropower Dams in the Lower Mekong River and the Role of the Mekong River Commission (MRC, ONWR) in Sustainable Governance of the Mekong River

April 20, 2025
Thank you for honoring me with the opportunity to discuss the urgent issues of river management or environmental management in the Mekong region, including the…

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Toxins remain if upstream mines are not shut down

September 11, 2025
Heavy metal contamination in the Mekong River from May to September 2025. The situation remained unchanged. Report on the measurement of water quality by Mekong…
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Lab in the Field: Mekong Youth Bring Science to the River – Students Lead Water Testing in Chiang Khong

July 9, 2025
Article by the Mekong School Team and Lam Phuong Mai Photo by Junyi Yu Chiang Khong, Thailand - In response to rising environmental concerns and…
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Voices Of Youth “Citizen Science: The Future of Youth and the Future of Mekong Communities”

March 13, 2025
Presentation of the results of youth learning projects Mr. Udom Pokpongbowornkul, Chiang Khong District Chief, gave an opening speech and presented certificates to the second…
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Mekong Peoples’ Network of Thailand Stands Up Against Pak Beng Dam

December 16, 2024
More than 200 Mekong communities in Chiang Rai and the Northeast region of Thailand Stand up for the government to Stop the Pak Beng Dam…
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Engage in discussions on the Mekong River at our public forum and enjoy a mini documentary film festival.

October 21, 2024
October 23-26, 2024 at Mae Fah Luang University and in Chiang Khong, Wiang Kaen, and Chiang Saen districts, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. (Draft) Agenda  “Three Decades…
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Mekong Youth welcome the “Where There Be Dragons” youth group to learn and explore together.

July 7, 2024
the Mekong School Institute of Local Knowledge, in collaboration with "Where There Be Dragons" youth group welcomed nine international students from the United States and…

Digital Library

The online library development activities were initiated with the main objective of creating a data collection center for all knowledge and research documents relating to the Chiang Khong Conservation Group on a digital platform. The project aims to support the design, structure, and development of the library to be more viable. Our data has been stored fragmented in many places as a printed media document, which hinders access and searchability. As a result, this online library is designed to create a more convenient and easy storage facility for accessing information.

Data Portal

Background

We work with communities and youth networks along the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province and other Northeastern Provinces of Thailand to build a network of citizen scientists dedicated to monitoring and protecting the Mekong River. These citizen scientists test water quality in the Mekong river and tributaries and use our mobile application to help us produce a database of water quality indices as well as qualitative observations and local knowledge.

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