Chiang Rai residents fear toxic contamination despite tap water safety assurances

CHIANG RAI — 15 November 2026, Some residents in Mae Sai district remain reluctant to drink tap water or use it for cooking despite government assurances that the local water supply is safe, citing concerns over possible contamination from upstream mining operations. Government agencies reaffirmed that water quality tests conducted on tap water produced by […] The post Chiang Rai residents fear toxic contamination despite tap water safety assurances appeared first on Khaosod English.

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