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

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 26 December 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from France has expired on 26 March 2023. However, The WOAH reported, Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in the area of France. 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 VENDEE, VAUCLUSE, TARN-ET-GARONNE,  DEUX-SEVRES, MAINE-ET-LOIRE, LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE, GERS, EURE and COTES-D’ARMOR of France is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days after the date of publication in  the Thai Royal Gazette (5 April 2023).