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Maha Sarakham freshmen hit by liver flukes - governor probes ‘som tam’ shops

23 Sept 04:29 Key points summarised by AI

A shocking health screening revealed 33% of freshmen at Maha Sarakham University, totaling 4,233 students, are infected with liver flukes.
The Maha Sarakham Governor ordered an urgent probe into papaya salad vendors, suspecting the use of unpasteurised or non-FDA-approved fermented fish (pla ra) as the likely source of the parasite.
Maha Sarakham University expressed alarm, planning food safety training for campus vendors and advocating for mass screening of all 50,000 students and staff.
The Public Health Minister advised further confirmation of the infections using the standard Kato-Katz thick smear test, as initial screenings relied on a new, quick urine strip method.

Yesterday 15:20 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul initiated a nationwide crackdown on illegal Thai nominee shareholders in foreign-run businesses and land holdings to safeguard national interests.
The government will integrate efforts across all relevant agencies to target illicit foreign operations, forced sales of illegally acquired property, and high-risk land ownership schemes.
Key strategies include auditing suspect land and building holdings, establishing a long-term monitoring system, and cross-referencing data from various authorities to trace ultimate beneficial owners.
Prime Minister Anutin emphasized that no influential figures or corrupt officials are above the law, promising straightforward prosecution, asset seizures, and protection for enforcing officers.
Beyond land ownership, the integrated crackdown will also extend to tackle transnational crimes, including drug and human trafficking.