CHIANG RAI, Thailand - Bean sprout farmer Orapin Waotikon describes life along the Mekong River as “throwing the dice”. At the crack of dawn every day, the 56-year-old woman heads to the river ...

Despite its gargantuan size, but also because of it, the giant catfish lives a tenuous existence in the murky waters of its native river, Southeast Asia’s Mekong, where its numbers have ...

The world has seven continents, but do you know the largest freshwater fish in each? These creatures show the incredible ...

“While the headwaters of the Mekong in China are excessively wet, most of the lower Mekong region is experiencing ...

While an unstudied but relatively healthy population exists in the upper part of Cambodian section of the Mekong River, it appears the rays no longer inhabit some parts of their historical range.

Sue Perkins embarks on a life-changing, 3,000-mile journey up the Mekong, South East Asia's greatest river, exploring lives and landscapes on the point of dramatic change.

It’s not yet dawn when I slip into a skiff on Tonlé Sap, Cambodia’s largest lake, heading for the early-bird spectacle. We’re boating over to Prek Toal, a swamp forest and sanctuary for ...

With its winning mix of culture, culinary experiences and rich history, there’s no match for the Mekong which, at 4,350 km (2,703 miles), is the longest river in south-east Asia. As well as ...