Consumers warned not to buy grilled blue-ringed octopus because it is highly toxic

23 Sept 03:20 Key points summarised by AI

Authorities issue an urgent warning against purchasing grilled octopus or squid after highly venomous blue-ringed octopus was discovered for sale in markets.
The blue-ringed octopus contains Tetrodotoxin, a deadly venom that remains potent even after grilling and can be fatal to humans within hours.
Ingestion of the toxin leads to rapid, severe symptoms including numbness, paralysis, and respiratory failure, requiring immediate medical intervention to prevent death.
The public is urged to report vendors selling blue-ringed octopus, and officials are expanding warnings to include other dangerous marine species like puffer fish and venomous jellyfish.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Persistent flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 Thai provinces, though water levels are gradually receding in many affected areas.
Over 604,000 families, impacting approximately 1.83 million people, are still grappling with the widespread flood conditions.
The national flood death toll has reached 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across various provinces.
Major regions like Pathum Thani, Ayutthaya, and Bangkok report significant numbers of affected households, with hundreds of thousands still in trouble.