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Thai bats carry Nipah virus, but the danger comes from infected tourists
Online Reporters, Published on 26/01/2026
» Some Thai fruit bats carry a strong strain of the Nipah virus, but the bigger danger comes from infected people arriving from countries where there is an outbreak of the disease, health authorities said on Monday.
Thai pig farmers raise alarm about possible US imports
Online Reporters, Published on 08/07/2025
» Thailand’s pig farmers have warned the government against opening the pork market as a trade concession to secure tariff reductions from the United States, adding that even imports for animal feed production pose significant risks.
Chiang Mai flood crisis worsens
Online Reporters, Published on 05/10/2024
» Severe flooding ravaged Chiang Mai as the water in the Ping River rose to a record 5.3 metres on Saturday, while two more elephants swept away from a popular animal sanctuary were found dead in Mae Taeng district.
10 tonnes of smuggled frozen suckling pigs impounded
Online Reporters, Published on 22/12/2023
» RATCHABURI: A team of livestock officials and police seized 10 tonnes of frozen suckling pigs in a raid in Photharam district on Friday morning, police said.
PM Prayut questions cause of short supply of pork
Online Reporters, Published on 17/01/2022
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has questioned whether people meddling behind the scenes could be the cause of the current shortage and high price of pork meat.
Complaint filed with NACC over rising pork, egg prices
Online Reporters, Published on 10/01/2022
» Serial petitioner Srisuwan Janya on Monday filed a complaint with the National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) accusing Commerce Minister Jurin Laksanavisit and Agriculture Minister Chalermchai Sri-on of malfeasance or neglect of duty leading to soaring prices of pork and eggs.
Pig imports from Laos banned over swine fever fear
Online Reporters, Published on 22/06/2019
» All pigs and carcasses from Laos are being banned from entering Thailand amid growing concern about African swine fever.
Over 1,000 pigs seized for harmful agents
Online Reporters, Published on 01/08/2018
» More than 1,000 pigs have been seized from two farms in Chachoengsao's Muang district after testing positive for harmful agents administered to increase lean meat production, according to the Livestock Development Department.