Warning over salmon dish

Unconscious vendor market in Bangkok has been selling meat of the deadly fugu (puffer fish) disguised as salmon.
Over the last 2 years 15 people have died and more than 120 were hospitalised after eating what they thought was salmon, only to uncover later but it was too late, that the fish they bought at markets as faux salmon was really the highly-poisonous meat from the puffer fish reported by Doctor Narin Hiransuthikul at Bangkok's Chulalonkorn University Hospital. The problem was brought to light following a report five years ago. Eating the fish can cause paralysis, vomiting, heart failure and often the death. Although it was forbidden, fugu continues to be sold lot at restaurants and markets.
Fugu is a fish which contains deadly poison in the organs, generally in liver and intestines. In spite of the risk, fugu dishes remain as special feasts in Japan. Even this fish is considered as a great delicacy.
Since fugu's poison can lead to instantaneous deaths of diners, only licensed cooks are allowed to prepare it. You must have special knowledge and diploma about fugu to be licensed. Poisonous parts of fugu differ on the variety of fugu. Because of the strict control, the number of deaths dropped.
As a warning to anyone travelling in Thailand, it's probably best to not buy salmon on the market or order in the restaurant.