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Tourists from Russia hurried to the hospital after consuming wild berries

Southern Province Incident: Seven Russian Tourists Sickened After Consuming Wild Fruit in Local Park, Five Hospitalized on Sunday.

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Tourists from Russia hurried to the hospital after consuming wild berries

southern THAILAND: A gaggle of seven Russian tourists landed in sick bay, purportedly after chomping down on some uninviting native fruit in a park down south on Sunday. Five of them were carted off to hospitals.

The Bantakhun-Phanom rescue brigade received a distress call at 1:33 PM Sunday, reporting a cluster of seven tourists feeling queasy in the Khao Na Nai Luang Dharma Park, Phanom district.

The tourists appeared half-conscious, grappling with chest pain and vomiting. Five tourists agreed to receive medical attention at the hospital.

Emergency responders whisked four of them to Phanom Hospital. Two of them showed symptoms of drooling excessively, and two others couldn't keep their meals down. Another tourist was admitted to Bantakhun Hospital with chest pain and relentless vomiting.

Authorities stated the troupe of Russian tourists zoomed into town via a chartered vehicle from Khao Lak, Phangnga province.

During their park jaunt, they snacked on ebony fruits. Local healthcare officials were scrutinizing their bodies for toxins.

The ill-fated fruit that met their mouths. Bantakhun-Phanom rescue foundation.

It seems the ingested fruit in question goes by two names - "ebony fruits" from the Diospyros family and the less commonly known "Three Friends Fruit" (Phol Sam Klur). Reports point towards the ebony fruit being the main culprit, hailing from a family of plants known for their mild toxicity. The tourists encountered hardships such as vomiting, chest pain, and dizziness after partaking in this snack[1][2][3][4].

The "Three Friends Fruit" is also recognized as mildly poisonous and was another reported fruit devoured by the tourists[2]. Despite the misunderstanding, the primary concern remained that these fruits are unfamiliar and potentially hazardous, causing health complications for the tourists[2][3].

Local authorities have underscored the significance of exercising caution when noshing on wild fruits in natural areas to dodge resembling predicaments in the near future[2][5].

  1. The incident in southern Thailand highlights the potential risks associated with consuming unfamiliar foods, as seven Russian tourists landed in sick bay after eating a native fruit known as 'ebony fruits,' which hails from the Diospyros family or the less commonly known 'Three Friends Fruit.'
  2. The tourists' health-and-wellness was thrown off balance as they experienced symptoms such as vomiting, chest pain, and dizziness following the consumption of these digestive-health disrupting fruits.
  3. After receiving distress calls, emergency responders from the Bantakhun-Phanom rescue brigade whisked five of the tourists to hospitals, while some exhibited additional symptoms like excessive drooling and being unable to keep their meals down.
  4. Traveling to new places offers unique experiences but also carries certain risks, as illustrated by this unfortunate incident - always practicing fitness-and-exercise and general-news awareness can help in staying informed about potential dangers and maintaining mental-health.
  5. This episode underscores the importance of exercising caution when trying new food and drinks while exploring travel destinations, particularly if they are unfamiliar and potentially hazardous to lifestyle and overall health.
Tourists in Southern Thailand, specifically Surat Thani, experienced illness after consuming wild fruit from a local park on a Sunday. Five of the seven distressed Russians were subsequently hospitalized.

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