Chiang Rai

• Chiang RaiHealth & WellnessOct 11

  Arsenic Contamination Found in Chiang Rai Farmland Soils

  New tests reveal that 20% of sampled agricultural soils in the Chiang Rai river basin exceed arsenic safety limits, and another 50% require monitoring. The contamination extends the pollution crisis from rivers into farmland used for food production. These findings place pressure on authorities regarding food safety.

• Chiang RaiEducationOct 10

  Chiang Rai Mayor Launches STEAM Camp for Local Youth

  Chiang Rai Municipality launched the "Mahidol STEAM Research and Innovation Camp 2026" to boost scientific curiosity among local elementary students. The camp features hands-on workshops blending science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. City leaders emphasized that this early exposure helps children solve real-world problems.

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