"As we bid farewell to the old year and welcome the new, Chiang Rai Medical Journal, Volume 16, Issue 3, extends its heartfelt wishes to all for happiness, prosperity, robust health, professional success, and a balanced work-life harmony. Just as in previous issues, we remain committed to providing valuable content.

We express our sincere gratitude to all esteemed reviewers who generously dedicated their time to evaluating and providing insightful comments on the articles. Their valuable contributions have significantly enhanced the interest, comprehensiveness, accuracy, modernity, and overall quality of our content.

This issue of Chiang Rai Medical Journal features a collection of 13 articles from authors across diverse professions and institutions. Among these, 12 are original research papers, and one is a case report. We wholeheartedly believe that this compilation will prove beneficial to our readers and all stakeholders.

Finally, the editorial board would like to once again express our deepest appreciation to everyone who has contributed to this issue. The Chiang Rai Medical Journal team is steadfast in our commitment to develop and elevate the journal to become a nationally recognized publication of the highest caliber."