The DLD order on temporary suspension of importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Hungary to prevent the spread of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (Subtype H5N1)

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 16 March 2023, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Hungary since 16 March 2023 has expired on 13 June 2023. However, the WOAH has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Nógrád,  Bacs-Kiskun and Hajdú-Bihar of Hungary. 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 Nógrád, Bacs-Kiskun and Hajdú-Bihar of Hungary is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 14 June 2023 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.