Nineteen students were hospitalized with symptoms of poisoning, presumably after eating chicken rice for school lunch.
On Monday afternoon, 9 June 2025, in Prachinburi Province, Thailand, there was a mass poisoning among secondary school students. Nineteen students were rushed to the hospital with symptoms of acute diarrhea and vomiting, presumably after eating their school lunch. The incident caused serious concern among parents and school staff.
At around 2:30 p.m. local time, the emergency services at Chao Phraya Apchai Phubet Hospital received an urgent call from the school. A medical team was immediately dispatched and, upon arrival, found many students experiencing dizziness, nausea, and severe diarrhea.
Twelve students were taken to Chaupraya Apchai Phubet Hospital, and seven more were taken to Fort Chakrapong Hospital. The remaining students with less severe symptoms were treated at the school infirmary. According to preliminary information, all of the victims had eaten chicken rice served in the school cafeteria.
Representatives of the Prachinburi Provincial Health Office said the food was probably contaminated. Food samples have been taken for lab testing. A thorough investigation is underway to find the source of the outbreak.
This incident has drawn attention to the issue of food safety in schools. Authorities were quick to reassure parents that they’re taking immediate steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The school is reviewing its food safety protocols.
In light of this incident in Thailand, it is important to remind everyone of the importance of complying with sanitary standards and regulations when preparing and storing food, especially in public catering establishments. This case serves as a reminder to educational institutions around the world of the need for increased control over the quality of food provided to children.
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