FEATURE: Poisoned fish worries village as Sangthong district promotes good agricultural practices
VIENTIANE (Vientiane Times/ANN) – Villagers say the number of fish and aquatic life in the Ton River is on the decline ever since the Chinese-owned Yongzhen Import-Export Production Promotion Company started planting bananas there in 2014.
The people of Kua village in Sangthong district, Vientiane, depend on the Ton River for their livelihoods. It is a prime source of food for the community and provides fishermen with an income. It is a source of drinking water for the many diverse animals that live in the area. Locals use the water from the river on a daily basis for drinking, bathing and washing.
Xayxana Leukai
