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 24 March 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from Hungary since 24 March 2022 has expired on 21 June 2022. However,  the OIE reported Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Bacs-Kiskun, Békés, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Csongrád in 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, Békés, Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg and Csongrád in Hungary is temporarily suspended for  90 days from 22 June 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.