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 15 December 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Hungary has expired on 15 March 2023. However, the WOAH has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Bacs-Kiskun,  Csongrád  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 Bacs-Kiskun, Csongrád  and Hajdú-Bihar of Hungary is temporarily  suspended for a period of 90 days since 16 March 2023 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.