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Travelling during Iran Israel crisis to and from Europe.
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Wednesday 7 May 2025
Fourth Anthrax Case in Mukdahan – Infected Woman Suffered Knife Cut While Preparing Beef Picture courtesy of Matichon. Health authorities have confirmed a fourth case of anthrax infection in Don Tan district, Mukdahan province, raising concerns about possible environmental and meat-related sources of the deadly bacterial disease. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1359368-anthrax-death-reported-in-mukdahan-province/#findComment-19784437 -
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The alarming mental decline of Donald J. Trump -- watch this space
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Community Anthrax Death Reported in Mukdahan Province
UPDATE Fourth Anthrax Case in Mukdahan – Infected Woman Suffered Knife Cut While Preparing Beef Picture courtesy of Matichon. Health authorities have confirmed a fourth case of anthrax infection in Don Tan district, Mukdahan province, raising concerns about possible environmental and meat-related sources of the deadly bacterial disease. Dr Narong Chankaeo, Provincial Public Health Officer for Mukdahan, announced on the 6 May, that the latest patient is a woman and the wife of one of the previously confirmed cases. All four cases identified so far are believed to have been exposed through small cuts on their hands, allowing the anthrax bacteria to enter the body. In the latest case, the woman sustained a knife wound to her hand while preparing beef for cooking. The new case had already been classified as high-risk and was under medical observation as of 5 May. Following this diagnosis, there are currently no more patients awaiting test results. Dr Narong added that 538 individuals who had close contact with the infected patients have now completed their monitoring period, leaving just 98 people still under observation. These individuals are expected to clear the 7-day surveillance threshold by 7 May. However, the Ministry of Public Health has mandated continued self-monitoring for 60 days in total, with instructions to report any unusual symptoms to local health authorities. Authorities have distributed a QR code via the Line messaging app to help people self-assess and report symptoms. The symptoms to watch for include black skin lesions on the hands, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, difficulty breathing, and persistent cough. According to epidemiologists at the Department of Disease Control, there is currently no evidence of respiratory transmission leading to pulmonary anthrax. The suspected sources of the anthrax outbreak are under investigation, with two primary locations being scrutinised. The first is a local slaughter site in Ban Khok Sawang village, where cows were reportedly butchered directly on the ground, without sanitary containment. Officials suspect the soil, commonly used in rubber plantations, may have been contaminated with anthrax spores. A second possible source is an area along the Mekong River, where flooding in the past may have deposited bacteria carried by animal carcasses. On 5 May, disease control teams collected soil samples from both suspected sites. Results are expected within four days. Neighbouring provinces, including Amnat Charoen and Kalasin, have also been alerted due to the potential spread of infected meat during communal festivities. Health officials continue to stress vigilance and public cooperation as investigations proceed. If confirmed, this would be one of the few recent anthrax outbreaks in Thailand linked to environmental and meat-handling practices. Adapted by Asean Now from Matichon 2025-05-07. -
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Politics Thailand May Require Criminal Background Checks for Foreign Casino Visitors, Says PM
They needed a criminal check before issuing the DTV, but they never did.
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