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New Arsenic-Removal Water System Launched in Chiang Rai
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation has introduced a new water purification system in Rim Kok, Chiang Rai, designed to remove arsenic.
On August 29, 2026, Professor Dr. Yoschanan Wongsawad, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (MHESI), visited the Rim Kok sub-district in Chiang Rai to deliver a new water purification innovation. According to a report by Thai Post, the project is a collaborative effort between the National Science and Technology Development Agency (NSTDA) and the Synchrotron Light Research Institute (SLRI).
The initiative aims to transition research into practical community use by providing a prototype water production system specifically engineered to eliminate arsenic. This project is intended to enhance water security for local residents in the Rim Kok area.
For residents and long-term visitors in Chiang Rai, this development highlights ongoing efforts to improve local infrastructure and public health safety regarding water quality. While the system is designed to address specific contamination concerns, it remains to be confirmed how widely this prototype will be implemented across other regions of the province or if it will be integrated into the broader municipal water supply network. Those interested in local utility updates should monitor official announcements from the provincial administration regarding the expansion of these water safety initiatives.