Report Thai Man Urges Caution After Fish Bone Pierces Wife’s Throat

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In a startling reminder of the hidden dangers in everyday meals, a Thai man, Suriyan Buppa-art, has issued a warning to food lovers after a sharp fish bone pierced through his wife's throat. The incident occurred in Phetchabun, and Suriyan shared the alarming images on social media on June 17, quickly capturing widespread attention.

 

The post, which included pictures of his wife's injury and the extracted fish bone, went viral among Thai netizens, sparking surprise at the serious risk posed by something as seemingly benign as a fish bone.

 

Suriyan later provided further details through interviews, recounting how the incident unfolded. About two weeks prior, his wife had craved fish soup, leading them to prepare a dish with two-spot catfish, known locally as Pla Kayaeng, and another eel-like fish called Pla Lod. As she savoured the meal, she unknowingly swallowed a hidden bone.

 

Initially, she attempted to remove the lodged bone by eating rice, hoping it would help push it down. Unfortunately, the discomfort persisted, prompting her to seek medical help. An initial hospital visit, however, yielded no findings of a foreign object in her throat following an X-ray.

 

Believing the bone might have dissolved naturally, they returned home, albeit with her still in pain. The continuing discomfort led to a second hospital visit, but once again, X-rays showed no trace of the bone. Frustrated by the lack of answers, she opted for a pain relief patch to ease her neck pain.

 

Before using the patch, she massaged the painful area, only to be shocked as the bone emerged through her skin. Suriyan rushed her back to the hospital, where doctors performed surgery to remove the two-centimetre bone. The attending doctor remarked that it was the first case of its kind he had encountered in his career.

 

Reflecting on the ordeal, Suriyan shared their experience online to raise awareness and warn others about the potential dangers of fish bones, emphasizing the importance of caution when eating fish dishes. His story serves as a poignant reminder to be vigilant, even with everyday meals, as unexpected hazards can lurk in the unlikeliest places.

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-18