A 41 years old Cambodian man died in front of his friends after choking on an oyster while eating a papaya salad with cherry clams and drinking beer at a rented room in Panthong, Chonburi, Thailand. His friends initially thought he had passed out from drinking too much, but subsequent events confirmed the tragic incident.

 

At around 12.30am on June 17, 2023, Swang Uthayan Thammasathan Rescue Unit was alerted to a case of a man losing consciousness after eating papaya salad containing oysters with beer at a rented room in Panthong district. Upon arrival, they discovered the unconscious man, and medical professionals from Panthong Hospital were coordinated to provide assistance.

 

The incident took place in a 40-room rental property, where the lifeless body was located in room number 5.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Image courtesy of Khaosod Online

 

Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/cambodian-man-chokes-to-death-on-cherry-clam-in-thailand-while-enjoying-meal-with-friends

 

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'Narit assumed his friend had passed out from drunkenness, as was common for him'. 

 

What more can one say? Or indeed needs to be said.

 

 

12 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

'Narit assumed his friend had passed out from drunkenness, as was common for him'. 

 

What more can one say? Or indeed needs to be said.

 

 

I think enough has been said.

The Heimlich maneuver might have saved him.