CHIANG MAI – The Chiang Rai Provincial Public Health Office recently joined a massive healthcare showcase to promote regional well-being. The grand event took place at the 82nd Anniversary Chaloem Phrakiat Park in Chiang Mai on July 17, 2026. Health officials gathered under the inspiring theme of “Jao Nuea Sukaphab Dee Thee 1,” which means Healthy Northerners Number One.
Dr. Eakachai Kamlue led the Chiang Rai management team and public health staff to the opening ceremony. Dr. Piya Sirilak, the Inspector General of Health Region 1, chaired the launch and announced major innovations. Local leaders from Chiang Mai warmly welcomed the guests and congratulated the region on its outstanding health successes.
Key Takeaways
- Regional Collaboration: Health officials from eight northern provinces united to share outstanding health results and new medical policies.
- Digital Transformation: Chiang Rai is moving toward proactive care by using digital tools to track patients with chronic illnesses.
- Eco-Friendly Health: Hospitals are focusing on lowering their carbon footprint while promoting local nutritious foods like “Miang Chiang Rai.”
The main goal of this exhibition was to share vital health achievements with the public and media partners. Officials want citizens to understand how new policies improve life-saving crisis care and treatments for complex diseases. The strategy also emphasizes proactive health promotion, building healthy cities, and growing the local health economy.
A diverse crowd attended the event, including hospital directors, public health workers, and dedicated village health volunteers. Members of the media, online influencers, and community networks from across the upper northern provinces also joined the gathering. This massive turnout shows strong public support for improving healthcare access across all communities in the northern region.
A Regional Vision for Better Health Care
During the exhibition, Chiang Rai presented several outstanding projects that highlight innovation and modern health service development. Dr. Supachok Maspakorn gave a special lecture detailing how hospitals are shifting their traditional methods of care. His speech was titled “Hospitals No Longer Wait for People to Come: Digital Health for Proactive Care.”
This approach explains how digital tools can help medical teams monitor patient health outside of the hospital building. Doctors can now easily track chronic illnesses and connect essential health data through safe, secure digital networks. These advanced systems ensure that citizens receive fast, efficient, and comprehensive medical care closer to their homes.
In addition to digital systems, Chiang Rai presented a unique booth focused on environmental care in medicine. Chiang Rai Prachanukroh Hospital shared its successful plan to measure and reduce its overall carbon footprint. This project clearly reflects a strong commitment to developing public health services while protecting the local environment.
Combining Green Medicine with Local Identity
The exhibition booth also featured a healthy local menu called “Miang Chiang Rai” to promote nutrition. This traditional dish uses fresh local herbs and native vegetables that offer great health benefits to consumers. By highlighting this food, health officials aim to preserve local wisdom and encourage healthy everyday eating habits.
Connecting local identity with health initiatives helps create new economic value for the entire province of Chiang Rai. Visitors enjoyed learning how traditional knowledge can naturally merge with modern medical and wellness trends. The successful event marks a great step forward for the development of public health in Northern Thailand.
