Chiang Mai warns of poisonous mushrooms; 4 cases, 1 dead

MGR Online•Society•18d ago

Reader Briefing

Chiang Mai health officials are issuing a warning about the dangers of consuming poisonous mushrooms during the rainy season after reporting four cases of poisoning, including one fatality.

•The Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office has issued a warning about the risks of eating poisonous mushrooms during the rainy season.
•Four cases of mushroom poisoning have been reported in Chiang Mai, with one death.
•The deceased was a 76-year-old woman from Fang district.
•Health officials urge the public to consume only known mushroom varieties and to seek immediate medical attention if poisoning is suspected.

Overview

•The Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office is cautioning the public about the danger of consuming poisonous mushrooms during the rainy season.
•In the first six months of 2026, Chiang Mai recorded 4 cases of mushroom poisoning.
•One fatality occurred in Fang district, involving a 76-year-old woman, due to consuming poisonous mushrooms.
•The four cases were reported in Sansai district (1), Omkoi district (2), and Fang district (1).
•Dr. Songyos Kamchai emphasized consuming only mushrooms that are definitively known to be safe to eat.
•Initial first aid for suspected mushroom poisoning involves inducing immediate and significant vomiting.
•Seeking prompt medical treatment at a hospital is crucial after initial first aid for mushroom poisoning.
•Consuming alcohol after eating wild mushrooms is strictly prohibited due to potential acceleration of toxin spread and severe neurological effects.

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Key Quotes

Dr. Songyos Kamchai

"During this early rainy season, various types of mushrooms are blooming and become popular for people to collect or buy to cook in various dishes. Therefore, we want to warn the public to be very careful when consuming mushrooms, as poisonous mushrooms may be unknowingly consumed, causing severe danger up to death."

ในช่วงนี้ที่เป็นช่วงต้นฤดูฝนทำให้เริ่มมีเห็ดชนิดต่างๆ ออกดอกเป็นจำนวนมาก และเป็นที่นิยมของประชาชนในการเก็บหรือซื้อมารับประทานด้วยการปรุงเป็นอาหารประเภทต่างๆ จึงอยากแจ้งเตือนประชาชนให้ระมัดระวังอย่างมากในการบริโภคเห็ด เนื่องจากอาจจะมีการนำเห็ดที่พิษไปบริโภคได้โดยรู้เท่าไม่ถึงการณ์ และมีอันตรายร้ายแรงถึงขั้นทำให้เสียชีวิต

Dr. Songyos Kamchai

"Initial first aid must involve inducing vomiting as much as possible and seeking immediate medical attention for the quickest treatment."

การปฐมพยาบาลเบื้องต้นต้องทำให้อาเจียนออกมาให้ได้มากที่สุด และให้รีบพบแพทย์เพื่อรับการรักษาโดยเร็วที่สุด

Dr. Songyos Kamchai

"Absolutely do not drink alcohol after consuming wild mushrooms, as it affects the nervous system and can speed up toxin spread, potentially leading to unconsciousness and death."

ห้ามดื่มแอลกอฮอล์หลังจากบริโภคเห็ดป่าโดยเด็ดขาด เพราะมีผลต่อระบบประสาท อาจทำให้พิษกระจายรวดเร็วขึ้นถึงขั้นหมดสติและเสียชีวิตได้

Key Entities

Organization

Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office(สสจ.เชียงใหม่)

The organization issuing a warning about poisonous mushroom consumption in Chiang Mai.

Person

Dr. Songyos Kamchai(ดร.ทรงยศ คำชัย)

Head of the Infectious Disease Control group at the Chiang Mai Provincial Public Health Office, providing details on mushroom poisoning warnings and first aid.

Place

Fang District(อำเภอฝาง)

The district in Chiang Mai where a fatal case of mushroom poisoning occurred.

Sansai District(อำเภอสันทราย)

A district in Chiang Mai that reported one case of mushroom poisoning.

Omkoi District(อำเภออมก๋อย)

A district in Chiang Mai that reported two cases of mushroom poisoning.

Timeline

2026(ปี 2026)

The year during which the reported cases of mushroom poisoning in Chiang Mai occurred.