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 25 February 2022, the suspension for importation of live poultry and poultry carcasses in Vendée, Hautes-Pyrénées and Lot-et-Garonne in France has expired on  26 May 2022. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in Vendée, Hautes-Pyrénées and Lot-et-Garonne in 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 Vendée, Hautes-Pyrénées and Lot-et-Garonne in France is temporarily suspended for 90 days after publication in the Thai Royal Gazette (31 May 2022).