Chiang Rai Launches Lifelong Learning Center for Public Health

CHIANG RAI – The City Municipality is moving forward with its goal for Chiang Rai to become a global learning city. Local officials have officially launched the Chiang Rai Municipality Learning Center Project to improve health education across the province. This new public initiative transforms community spaces into central hubs for sharing health knowledge. The project specifically focuses on five major community groups, which include students, health volunteers, housewives, the elderly, and healthcare caregivers. On July 3, 2026, Chiang Rai Mayor Wanchai Jongsutthanamanee appointed Dr. Jaturatthachai Jintanasitthikun, the Acting Municipal Clerk, to lead the first practical workshop. The event brought together several local government heads and medical staff at the Chiang Rai Municipality School 6 auditorium. Mrs. Phornthip, the Acting Director of the Medical Division, helped organize the event alongside local teachers. Mrs. Amporn Jantanaplin, the Director of Chiang Rai Municipality School 6, welcomed the training teams to the secondary school campus. According to official updates from the Chiang Rai Municipality, these workshops are part of a long-term plan to build accessible health infrastructure. Local leaders want to ensure that every citizen can easily manage their own well-being. The introductory workshop provided practical, hands-on lessons designed for daily life. Attendees learned critical skills like cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and basic first aid to handle sudden household emergencies. Instructors also introduced the “3 Ors, 2 Sors” health framework, which focuses on proper nutrition, regular exercise, and emotional balance. This traditional lifestyle guide helps citizens prevent chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes. Furthermore, the session highlighted modern technology by training participants to use the municipal “Borihan Duay Jai” (Service with Heart) mobile application. This digital platform allows residents to contact medical staff, monitor personal health metrics, and access local public services directly from their smartphones. The project aims to inspire local communities to create their own small-scale health innovations. By working together, neighborhood groups can find unique solutions for regional health issues, such as seasonal air quality concerns or elderly care. Chiang Rai was the first Thai city to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. This new public health push proves that the municipality is dedicated to providing education outside the traditional classroom. Local officials plan to expand these health workshops to other neighborhoods in the coming months. They hope to turn public schools and community spaces into permanent areas for lifelong learning.