The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar to prevent the spread of African Swine Fever.

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 24 December 2019, the suspension for importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar has expired on 23 March 2020. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in Shan State and Kachin State in the Myanmar. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By the virtue of Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Myanmar   is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (18 May 2020).