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Health Government Issues Alert as Melioidosis Claims 92 Lives
Pictures courtesy of Khaosod. The government has issued a nationwide health alert following a sharp rise in cases of melioidosis. The outbreak has already claimed 92 lives and infected more than 2,000 people, with farmers and casual labourers, particularly in the northeast, identified as the most vulnerable. Speaking at a press briefing on 1 August, Deputy Government Spokesperson Anukool Pruksanusak warned that the rainy season presents a heightened risk not only for respiratory infections but also for serious bacterial illnesses linked to soil and water exposure. Citing data from the Department of Disease Control (DDC), Mr Anukool said that 2,036 confirmed cases of melioidosis have been reported so far in 2025, with a fatality rate of 4.52 per cent. The majority of those infected were men with an average age of 58, mostly engaged in agricultural or general labour. “Many of the patients had underlying conditions such as diabetes, kidney failure or chronic alcoholism, making them particularly susceptible to infection,” he added. Melioidosis is caused by contact with soil or water contaminated with Burkholderia pseudomallei, a bacterium commonly found in muddy fields. The infection typically occurs when people work barefoot or with bare hands during or after rainfall. Key symptoms include high fever, difficulty breathing and chest discomfort. Alongside the rise in melioidosis cases, public health officials are also concerned about an increase in leptospirosis or ‘rat urine fever’. So far this year, 1,895 cases have been reported, with 25 deaths, representing a 1.32 per cent mortality rate. The disease spreads via floodwater contaminated with urine from infected animals and is especially dangerous when individuals wade through water without wearing protective footwear or gloves. “This year’s leptospirosis infection rate is higher than the five-year median,” Mr Anukool said. “With widespread flooding in many provinces, we urge the public to avoid contact with floodwater wherever possible. If unavoidable, people should wear rubber boots and gloves and practise frequent handwashing.” The government has directed local authorities to remain on high alert and to implement rapid response measures. Mobile disease investigation teams are on standby and plans are underway for public awareness campaigns focused on disease prevention and personal hygiene during the rainy season. “Protecting public health is a top priority,” Mr Anukool stressed. “We are working to ensure timely diagnosis, treatment, and public education to reduce fatalities from preventable diseases.” Further information is available from the Department of Disease Control. Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-08-03 -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 3 August 2025
Man Shot Dead by Ex-Friend in Suspected Love Triangle Picture courtesy of SiamNews. A 38-year-old minivan driver was shot dead in a Bangkok car park by a man once believed to be his close friend, in what police suspect was a crime of passion involving a long-running affair with the gunman’s wife. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368611-man-shot-dead-by-ex-friend-in-suspected-love-triangle/ -
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Crime Man Shot Dead by Ex-Friend in Suspected Love Triangle
Picture courtesy of SiamNews. A 38-year-old minivan driver was shot dead in a Bangkok car park by a man once believed to be his close friend, in what police suspect was a crime of passion involving a long-running affair with the gunman’s wife. The shooting occurred around midday on 1 August, at a residential car park near Building 4 on Soi Tha Kham 6, Tha Kham Road, Samae Dam, Bang Khun Thian district. Officers from Tha Kham Police Station, along with forensic doctors from Siriraj Hospital and rescue volunteers, attended the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. The victim, Mr Anucha, was found lying in a pool of blood with seven gunshot wounds to his body. Seven bullet casings were recovered nearby. His motorcycle was parked a short distance away and a beer bottle was found near the scene. According to initial witness statements, the victim had reportedly been in a romantic relationship with a woman known only as Ms Noi 37, who was still married to the suspect, Mr Sira 35, a fellow minivan driver and long-time friend of the deceased. Ms May 34, a friend of the victim, said that prior to the shooting, the group had been drinking together at a bar near Rama II Road, where tensions began to rise. The victim later escorted Ms Noi back to her residence, where the fatal shooting took place. Ms May added that Mr Anucha and Ms Noi had been seeing each other for some time and were frequently seen together in public. Mr Sira was reportedly aware of the affair and tensions between the couple had not subsided despite their continued cohabitation. Heated exchanges between the two men had become commonplace. Ms Kaew, the former wife of the deceased, revealed that the love triangle had deeper roots. She explained that two years earlier, she had hired Mr Sira’s wife, a university graduate with strong English skills, to tutor her three children. However, the relationship between the tutor and her then-husband became intimate, leading to an affair that Ms Kaew discovered five months ago. The discovery resulted in a divorce. She believes the killing was driven by unresolved resentment over the affair. “My ex-husband and the suspect used to be close friends. But after what happened between him and the suspect’s wife, things were never the same,” she said. Following the incident, the suspect fled the scene before police arrived. Authorities are now working to track down Mr Sira, who remains at large. The victim’s body has been taken to Siriraj Hospital’s forensic unit for further examination. Police have stated that they are treating the case as a murder motivated by jealousy and personal betrayal. A manhunt is currently underway. Adapted by Asean Now from SiamNews 2025-08-03 -
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69% of Americans think the government is hiding something about Jeffrey Epstein
Well yeah a bit of backlash from his hard core supporters over this. But they won't turn on him. Now it's the left and DEM Senators taking up the chant. Most of Trumps voters, like myself, never cared about Epstein. To be honest I never noticed Trump making that big of a fuss. Yeah I'm sure I read it at one point but that isn't what decides my voting decision. Then again I am not a 24/7 political maniac. -
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THAILAND LIVE Thailand Live Sunday 3 August 2025
Villagers & Teachers Weep as Tributes Laid at Petrol Station Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Grieving locals and teachers gathered in tears to lay flowers outside a convenience store at a PTT petrol station in Kantharalak District on 1 August, marking a site where a BM-21 rocket strike recently claimed the lives of innocent civilians. Full story:https://aseannow.com/topic/1368610-villagers-teachers-weep-as-tributes-laid-at-petrol-station/ -
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Thai - Cambodia Conflict Villagers & Teachers Weep as Tributes Laid at Petrol Station
Picture courtesy of Khaosod. Grieving locals and teachers gathered in tears to lay flowers outside a convenience store at a PTT petrol station in Kantharalak District on 1 August, marking a site where a BM-21 rocket strike recently claimed the lives of innocent civilians. The tragic event has left the community in deep mourning. The attack came as a shock to residents, as the site of the strike lies well beyond what many had assumed was the safe zone. One local said, tearfully, “The petrol station is quite far from the border, we never imagined rockets would reach this deep into the community.” At the refugee centre in Si Sa Ket, now housing hundreds displaced by the violence, local officials held a traditional Bai Sri Su Kwan blessing ceremony led by Brahmin priests to lift the spirits of evacuees. The ritual, rooted in ancient Isaan tradition, included the tying of white threads around the wrists of children and elders alike as village elders recited blessings, urging peace and better days ahead. The ceremony marked the 10th day since evacuations began along the Thai-Cambodian border, where instability and sporadic conflict have driven families from their homes. Smiles and quiet sobs filled the air as villagers embraced, some unable to hold back tears. Throughout the day, mourners visited the PTT petrol station’s forecourt, placing flowers at the convenience store entrance – now a makeshift memorial. One woman, clutching a small bouquet of ixora flowers from her garden, said she had come “with all my heart” to bid farewell to those lost, particularly a female store worker and a child who died in the blast. “The mother was found holding her child,” she said, her voice breaking. “I have children too. I can’t bear to imagine it. I came to pray their spirits find peace.” A co-worker of the deceased store employee sobbed uncontrollably as she described the loss. “We worked side by side. She was kind and always smiling. No one deserved this. We’re pleading for justice. We hope our leaders see what has happened and act. This cannot end here.” Captain Santi Mongkolkaew, a civil affairs officer from the 23rd Ranger Regiment, was among the first to reach the scene on the day of the attack. “When I heard the explosion, I rushed there immediately. Flames were engulfing the store. We didn’t know if another strike was coming, we just acted to save lives,” he said. Now, 10 days on, he says the memory remains vivid. “I never thought civilians would become targets in this conflict. The people had no warning. Our duty now is to protect and support them in any way we can.” Related article: https://aseannow.com/topic/1367711-cambodian-bm-21-rocket-strike-hits-petrol-station-injures-dozens-including-students/ Adapted by Asean Now from Khoasod 2025-08-03
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