Volunteers on Wednesday put up warning signs at the lava clay seeps, or "soap holes" as local health officials call them, found at Nong Kung Noi village in tambon Khok Krabueng. The lava clay only recently began emerging from the ground at nine spots in paddy fields over an area of 10 rai. The story quickly spread that it was a magical mud, and people rushed to scoop it up. They eagerly coated their bodies and faces in the yellow ooze in the belief it could cure all diseases. Thongchan Seemum, 47, was more wary, especially after seeing the signposted warnings, saying she would not indulge in the mud or the water.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2019 06:42 UTC