Deputy Minister Washes Face With Mae Sai Tap Water Amid Arsenic Concerns
Amid concerns over arsenic contamination in Mae Sai district, Chiang Rai, Thailand's Deputy Interior Minister posted a video of himself washing his face with tap water to demonstrate its safety. However, some residents remain unconvinced.
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