It has a CPIRD Medical Education Center which trains doctors of the Faculty of Medicine, Chiang Mai University.

Following the coup in 1932, the Khana Ratsadon implemented the Public Health Act B.E.

This led to the founding of a larger hospital in Chiang Rai as was proposed by the provincial officer of Chiang Rai Province, Phra Phanomnakhararak and had the support of the citizens led by Sihasak and Kimhia Traipaiboon.

The construction of the hospital received extensive financial support from local citizens and companies, both Chiang Rai and in adjacent provinces such as Phayao.

[3] The hospital was also where the twelve members of the 'Wild Boar' junior football team, aged 11 to 17, and their 25-year-old assistant coach were treated following the Tham Luang cave rescue.