Biography:
Andre is a fully accredited photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand, since 2016. From 2013-2016 he lived and worked in Myanmar exclusively, as the country struggled through the early days of democracy, and was awarded Magnum Photos 30 Under 30...
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Focus:Photojournalist, Videographer, Photography
Covering:Asia,USA & Canada
Skills:Audio Recording, Photo Editing, Multimedia Production, Retouching, Adobe Creative Suite
Reflections of workers carrying gravel and sand from the bottom of a dredging boat to waiting trucks via planks resting on the boat and the river bank.
Sand and gravel mining is rampant in Myanmar. The use of these materials is widespread in the development of roads and buildings and crucial to developing countries. The work is very difficult, low paid and the dredging results in erosion and damage to rivers. The industry is not well regulated and therefore many illegal operations are started, which results in even lower standards.