disease-outbreak

The chapter depicts rising tension in Isaan following the rumored death of 'The Tiger,' which has led to increased white shirt patrols and fear among workers. Hock Seng grapples with the threat of disease spreading in the factory and the danger posed by the white shirts, while Mai, a sick worker, requests her last pay before potentially abandoning the hazardous workplace. As the white shirts approach the factory, Hock Seng prepares an escape route, reflecting the precariousness of their situation.

Kanya, an Environment Ministry officer, discovers multiple untagged deaths caused by a mysterious disease and struggles with the burden of responsibility left by her predecessor Jaidee. She coordinates investigations and forensics while grappling with the political and social implications of a potential plague outbreak in Bangkok. The chapter also explores Kanya's visit to a wealthy compound where she confronts the deteriorating condition of a man afflicted by the disease, highlighting the pervasive threat and human cost of the epidemic.