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

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 11 July 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from South Africa has expired on 13 October 2022. However, the WOAH has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in area of South Africa. 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 South Africa is temporarily suspended for a period of 90 days since 14 October 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.