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

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 11 March 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses from the United Kingdom has expired on 9 June 2022. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in areas of  the United Kingdom. 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 Suffolk, Devon, Cambridgeshire, Somerset and Derbyshire of England is temporarily suspended for 90 days  from 10 June 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.