A new theory has arisen on why the two sisters from Quebec died in their hotel room on Phi Phi Island: puffer fish. According to the Toronto Sun, a Thai doctor who “briefly” examined the sisters said the sudden deaths could have been from eating toxic parts of the fish.
The Toronto Sun reported that autopsy results have not yet come in and that while the doctor believes puffer fish may be the culprit Bangkok police believe the deaths were from “severe food poisoning.”
Suspicion has been rising as family and friends believe the autopsy has been delayed for too long and that the hotel room where the sisters were staying was cleaned too quickly. Consequently, this had led to the question of whether foul play was involved.
This case is similar to several fatal cases in Chiang Mai where a number of tourists, some staying in the same hotel, were found dead. Reports showed that some of the victims suffered from stomach pains and vomiting before their death.
The Toronto Sun reported that various authorities also ruled out foul play stating that food poisoning or a virus seemed the most likely cause. Still, the Thai government was not able to come to a definite conclusion on the Chiang Mai deaths of 2011, according to the BBC. Authorities only stated that the victims were “probably” exposed to a “toxic chemical.”
We have previously discussed in food poisoning in Thailand in earlier videos as well as food additives. While, most harmful food additives in Thailand are not fatal, many visitors do find themselves feeling unwell after eating certain meals.
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