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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.
Health alert issued over 'soil fever'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 30/05/2025
» A public health warning has been issued over an outbreak of melioidosis, also known locally as "soil fever", after three deaths were reported in Maha Sarakham, according to the provincial public health office.
Authorities warn of bird flu risks
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/01/2025
» Health authorities have warned people to take precautions while visiting livestock farms and not to drink raw milk to prevent them from contracting H5N1 avian influenza, now being found in mammals.
Bird flu risk linked to livestock farm visits, raw milk
Post Reporters, Published on 23/01/2025
» Thai health authorities have warned people to take precautions while visiting livestock farms and not to drink raw milk in order to prevent contracting the bird flu now being found in mammals.
Pork oversupply could imperil small pig farmers
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/12/2024
» The Swine Raisers Association of Thailand (SRAT) has raised concerns over the risk of small pig farms going out of business due to a worsening oversupply of pigs, while major farms are competing to expand their production capacity.
Warning after raw pork deaths in NE Thailand
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 06/10/2024
» The Department of Disease Control (DDC) has alerted the public to be wary of uncooked pork following 12 deaths linked to Streptococcus suis in four provinces in the lower northeastern region.
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.
Deluge threatens Chiang Mai elephant park
Saritdet Marukatat, Published on 04/10/2024
» Elephant Nature Park in Chiang Mai has been severely flooded, with rescuers and staff struggling to save jumbos and other animals as all roads to the site have been cut off by floodwater and landslides.
Srettha 'concerned' by floods in Trat
News, Jakkrit Waewkraihong & Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 30/07/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed his concern over the flooding in Trat, which has yet to recede since it was first reported last week.