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Four liver fluke parasite infections confirmed among Maha Sarakham University students

10 Sept 16:52 Key points summarised by AI

Detailed stool examinations confirmed only four liver fluke parasite infections among Rajabhat Maha Sarakham University freshmen, drastically lower than the 4,322 initial positive rapid urine strip tests.
Health officials assert the low confirmed cases indicate no epidemic, clarifying that liver flukes transmit through consuming raw freshwater fish, not human-to-human, and are not linked to local food shops as initially suspected.

Today 09:44 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand welcomed Myanmar's decision to allow Aung San Suu Kyi's son to speak with her after five years, viewing it as a positive result of their gradual engagement strategy.
The phone call, coupled with a visit from the ICRC chief to Suu Kyi, signifies encouraging developments that reassure international concerns about her condition.
Thailand emphasizes that Myanmar's internal issues must be resolved by its own people, advocating for dialogue and a return to ASEAN based on Myanmar's demonstrated commitment to progress.
While supporting engagement, Thailand asserts that external pressure has limits, urging Myanmar to recognize its self-interest in rejoining ASEAN and initiating talks with opposition groups.