Lower Mekong Dams

Photo Gallery

• Lower Mekong Photo Gallery 4:  National Children's Day Event in Khokwow Village, Loie Province, 11 - 12 January, 2009
• Lower Mekong Photo Gallery 3:  The richness of fish in Leepee Falls, Southern Laos
• Lower Mekong Photo Gallery 2:  People, society, culture and the Mekong River : The River in Northern Laos
• Lower Mekong Photo Gallery 1:  Fishing in Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai
• 3rd  Fish survey in Chiang Kan District, Loei    April 2007
• 2nd Fish survey in Chiang Kan District, Loei    Feb 2007
• 1st   Fish survey in Chiang Kan District, Loei   July 2006

์ำNews and Articles

• Ubon residents call for Mekong dam to be scrapped The Nation December 15, 2009
• Dreaming of a 'Green Mekong'   Asia Sentinel  06 Dec 2009
• Climate change shrinking the Mekong Times Reporters,  November 18, 2009
• Thousands demand halt to Mekong dams Phnom Penh Post  20 October 2009
• The Mekong River: How much more can it safely yield? The Nation October 16, 2009
• THE MEKONG AND MISSISSIPPI: SISTER-RIVER PARTNERSHIP: Similarities and Differences  NGO THE VINH, M.D.  
• SRP Concerned About Effects of Mekong Hydropower Dam    The Cambodia Daily   10 September 2009
• The Don Sahong Dam: Potential Impacts on Regional Fish Migrations,
  Livelihoods and Human Health. study report by Ian G. Baird, August, 2009
• A plan for water shortage in Mekong River needed   VietNamNet Bridge   10/08/2009
• The mighty Mekong River & “non-traditional security operations”  VietNamNet Bridge   11/08/2009
• Sinohydro inks power plant deal with Laos' energy firm  People's Daily. August 14, 2009
• Experts say drying Delta won’t support future rice  Thanh Nien News, 16 Aug 2009
• As superpowers eye the Mekong, Thailand should act  The Nation. July 30, 2009
• Six nations discuss guidelines for Mekong River hydropower projects Vientiane Times  July 30, 2009
• Mississippi-Mekong rivers sisterhood mooted  Deutsche Presse-Agentur. 07/24/2009
• US in key envt meeting with Mekong countries   AFP   23 Jul, 2009
• Hydropower projects in the pipeline Vientiane Times July 16, 2009
• Authors of report on dolphins will not face charges, official says    The Phnom Penh Post. 16 July 2009  
• Dams Across the Mekong Could Trigger a ‘Water War’  IPS Jun 25, 2009
• Int'l study to begin to protect Mekong fish from dams  AP.  June 24, 2009
• Thai Prime Minister to Discuss Dam Construction on Mekong River  VOA  24 June 2009
• Assault on the Mekong: ‘the worries are real’ says Thai activist  VietNamNet Bridge. 24 June 2009
• Dam busters pressure Abhisit   Bangkok Post. 19/06/2009
• World joins Mekong citizens in battle to stop dam building  Viet Nam News. 19-06-2009
• Environmentalists press Mekong dams issue on ASEAN agenda   DPA. 18 Jun 2009
• Coalition raises dam worries   The Phnom Penh Post, 18 June 2009
• Thousands sign a Mekong River anti-dam petition  Radio Australia. 18 June 2009
• Mekong citizens appeal to Thai PM against construction of dams  Mizzima news, 18 June 2009
• Saving the Mekong  The Phnom Penh Post. 18 June 2009
• Mekong River dolphins close to extinction  Xinhuanet.18 June 2009
• Mekong River dolphins at risk of extinction, WWF says  CNN 17 June 2009
• Mekong dolphins 'almost extinct' BBC  18 June 2009
• Polluted water endangers Mekong dolphins: WWF   Reuters
• Mekong Citizens to Hand 15,000 Signature “Save the Mekong” Petition to Thai PM
• 25 countries endorse river action plan Bangkok Post. 23/05/2009
• The changing face of the Greater Mekong Sub-region   Phnom Penh Post   28 April 2009
• MRC installs Mekong channel markers Vientiane Times April 21, 2009
• Mekong dam plans revived  Bangkok Post    27/03/2009
• Upstream or downstream, we all have the same mother  The Nation,  March 26, 2009
• Save the Mekong Coalition Launch March 14th 2009 in Bangkok
• Opting For The Big Dam   IPS News, 1 January 09
• Myanmar shares ‘extraordinary’ biodiversity of Mekong: WWF  Myanmar Times, December 22 - 28, 2008
• More than 1,000 new species found in Greater Mekong  Vientiane Times December 20 , 2008
• Environmental Groups Oppose Construction of Proposed Dams on Mekong Mainstream  VOA - 19/12/2008 
• Yunnan's Xiaowan Hydropower Station started filling with water Xinhua Net. 18 December 2008
• New plant, animal species discovered  Bangkok Post. 16 December 2008
• A Healthy Mekong River is Priceless  By Carl Middleton, International Rivers
• Dam wrong  The Phnom Penh Post.   27 November 2008
• Hydroelectric power project gathers pace in Xayaboury  Vientiane Times  November 27, 2008
• Opposition to Mekong Dams Overflows at Meet  IPS News
• Lao dams muddying the waters The Phnom Penh Post. 18 Nov. 2008
• Electric utility delays new projects  Bangkok Post, Nov. 11, 2008
• Villagers not happy with planned dam: Ban Kum fears same fate as Pak Moon Bangkok Post. 3 Nov 08
• Luang Prabang hydro project targets 2016 completion Vientiane Times October 27, 2008
• Riverside households to relocate Vientiane Times, Khonesavanh Latsaphao September 30 , 2008
• Vietnam voices worry over Mekong hydropower Thanh Nien News (Vietnam). September 29, 2008
• Farmer struggles in aftermath of flooding Vientiane Times September 27, 2008
• Mekong fishermen anticipate tight lines Vientiane Times September 27, 2008
• Statement : Questioning the MRC’s “Sustainable hydropower development” 24 Sep 08  by The Rivers Coalition in Cambodia (RCC)  and Thai People’s Network for Mekong (TPNM)
• FLOOD HIT: Mekhong river at its highest for 30 years The Nation  August 14, 2008
• Dams threaten Siamese crocs The Phnom Penh Post. 11 Aug 08
• Democrat says Thai-Lao MOU on dam construction may violate charter National News Bureau August 5, 2008
• Residents warned of Mekong flood risk  Vientiane Times  August 7, 2008
• Water level of Mekong River in Mukdahan nears critical level National News Bureau, Public Relations Department of Thailand 02 Aug 08
• Delays force Egat to cancel laos electricity deals The Nation, July 25, 2008
• China Helps Laos with Development Master Plan for North By Dara Baccam 09/07/2008
• Doubts over new hydroelectric dam The Mekong Times Friday July 4- Sunday July 6, 2008
• Chinese-funded hydro-dams bring hope and fear to Cambodia AFP  29 June 08
• Irrawaddy dolphin numbers take a dive The Phnom Penh Post. 27 June 08
• Lao dams may cast long shadow downstream  Phnom Penh Post  12 June 08
• Destructive mega dreams  Bangkok Post 12 June 08
• Academics in bid to stop Mekong plan  The Nation May 29, 2008
• PM ‘misled public’ Bangkok Post 30 May 2008
• Samak to push for Mekong water diversion plan Bangkok Post 26 May 2008
• *Living with floods*  Bangkok Post, 25 May 2008
• Cambodia seeks billions for dams  Bangkok Post
• MAPPING THE MEKONG Race against time to survey border line   Bangkok Post. 27 April 2008.
• CAMBODIA: Dwindling Fish Stocks Threaten Food Security   IPS News
• Sinking feeling South China Morning Post. Apr 08, 2008.
• In Mekong Delta, few know or worry about rising seas Bangkok Post 8 April 08
• World's Largest Catfish Species Threatened by Dam National Geographic News. April 8, 2008
• New rush to dam Mekong alarms environmentalists   AFP   27 March 08
• Activists concerned over dams    Bangkok Post    28 March 2008
• Critics damn plans for Mekong River     AFP March 28, 2008
  
• Mekong River Commission Comes Under Fire    The Cambodia Daily 28 March 2008
• GMS Summit to Hear Burmese PM’s Views on Environment Management    The Irrawaddy Online. 27 March 2008.
• CAMBODIA: Concerns Rise with Planned Lao Dam on Mekong   Imaging Our Mekong
• Laos, Thailand cooperate in power project Vientiane Times, 26 March 2008
• Govt pressured to scrap dam projects   Bangkok Post. 16 Mar 08
• Caution urged on water project plans    Bangkok Post. 15 Mar 08
• ECONOMIC GROWTH SPURS CHANGES ALONG THE MEKONG RIVER BASIN  MaximsNews Network  14/03/2008
• Shaking up modern myths in the Mekong   The Nation  March 13, 2008
• Govt plan to divert water from Mekong River draws support and opposition  Thai News Agency. 2 Mar 08
• Chinese dams may scupper Mekong water diversion plan   Bangkok Post,   27 Feb 08
• Laos, Firm Agree on Mekong Dam Near Border The Cambodia Daily, 22 Feb 08
• Mega First Corp Bhd to build Don Sahong in Lao PDR   22 Feb 2008
• Budget sought for river water diversion studies Bangkok Post   1 Feb 08
• Samak's plan to divert Mekong water panned  Bangkok Post,  5 Feb 08
• Megaprojects 'a top priority' for new govt : Big plans for diversion of water from Mekong Bangkok Post, 4 Feb 08
• Cambodia's biggest hydropower dams serious threats to people The Nation, 28 Jan 08
• PetroVietnam arm to build Luang Prabang hydro project    Vietnam News Agency. 21-12-07
• Survey to begin on Laos dam project   Vietnam News Agency. 06-12-07
• Condemned by National Interests: Damming the Mekong River   David Fullbrook | 17 Dec 2007 OpinionAsia
• Chinese firm seeks approval for hydro project on Mekong  Vientiane Times, 13 Dec 07
• Yunnan-Guangdong Power Transfer to expand by building southern transmission line 11 Dec 07
• Concerns Raised over Mekong Mainstream Dams The Cambodia Daily, 7 Dec 07
• Petrovietnam plans $1.7 bln power plant in Laos     Reuters Oct 17, 2007
• Contract on survey to build Laos power plant signed   VNA 03/12/2007
• The rush for hydropower    South China Morning Post 1 Dec 07
• With six proposed dams threatening the sustainability of the Lower Mekong River, Cambodian civil society calls for the MRC to address its shortcomings  Public Statement 16 November 2007
• Cambodia raps Laos over Mekong dams  Bangkok Post (via DPA). 15 Nov 07.
• Dams may damage Mekong River; species in danger  China Daily 15 Nov. 07
• Mekong River Commission Remiss - Activists Inter Press Service News Agency
• Mekong Commission blasted over river dams The Nation November 14, 2007
• Conservationists warn proposed dams could damage Mekong river The Associated Press. November 13, 2007
• Civic groups call Mekong Commission a failure DPA (via Bangkok Post). 13 November 2007.
• World must help protect vital Mekong river: activists   AFP. 13 November 2007.
• Mekong River Commission fails to deliver, donors warned  Earth Times  13 November 2007
• Groups Say Dams May Damage Mekong River By MICHAEL CASEY Tuesday, November 13, 2007
• NGOs against Mekong dams Bangkok Post  November 13, 2007
• China Make Move The Nation Nov 21, 2007
• Thai Dam on Mekong Could Have Dire Consequences  The Cambodia Daily 07 Nov. 2007
• Letter to Mekong River Commission "MRC and hydropower dams on the lower Mekong mainstream" 12 Nov 07
• The Don Sahong Dam and the Irrawady Dolphin A science briet from WWF  (PDF, 950 KB)
• The Don Sahong Dam and Mekong Fisheries - A Science Brief  (PDF, 1MB)
• Don Sahong dam  DOMINION POST MAGAZINE NEW ZEALAND section published on 6/7/2007
• The Memorandum of Understanding in BOT Item of Lao’s Paklay Hydroelectric Power Project Signed  Sinohydro Corporation. 2007-06-14