Buriram: The Buriram Provincial Livestock Office has initiated an urgent investigation following the death of a villager who consumed raw pork. The office has collected blood samples from pigs, as well as swabs from the pen floors and equipment that came into contact with raw pork, to identify the cause of the fatality. Two other individuals were hospitalized, with one reportedly in a coma. Results from the laboratory tests are anticipated within a week.
According to Thai News Agency, the Buriram Provincial Livestock Office, in collaboration with Nang Rong District Public Health Officers and Non Suwan District Public Health Officers, conducted field operations to gather samples. These were sent to the Northeast Veterinary Research and Development Center for analysis. The incident occurred after villagers partook in raw pork at a merit-making ceremony, leading to symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Currently, two individuals remain hospitalized, with one in a severe condition, while 17 others are being closely monitored as part of a risk group.
The pig farmer responsible for providing the pork expressed shock upon learning about the death linked to the consumption of raw pork at the event. In response, he has decided to cease raising pigs temporarily until the investigation reveals the precise cause of the incident.