Thai masseuse, 42, dies from centipede bite while waiting to see a doctor
Published date: Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:01:30 +0700A masseuse died from a centipede bite while waiting for hospital treatment, as she was unable to see a doctor due to her expired health coverage.
Uthai Khunprueksa, 42, yowled in pain when the multi-legged arthropod bit her foot at her workplace in Chonburi, Thailand, late evening on June 3.
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Chonburi, Thailand |
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04/06/2026 |
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VRP179770 |
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