The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Serotype H5N8)

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 15 December 2020, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom has expired on 15 March 2021. However, the OIE reported Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Frodsham, Cheshire county of the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Cheshire county of the United Kingdom is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (21 April 2021).