The DLD order on temporary suspension of the importation of live domestic pigs and wild pigs and their carcasses from Bulgaria to prevent  the spread of African Swine Fever

According to the announcement of the Government Gazette dated 14 February 2022, the suspension for the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Bulgaria since 16 February 2022, has expired on 16 May 2022. However, the OIE has reported a continued outbreak of African Swine Fever in the area of Bulgaria. Therefore, it is necessary for Thailand to prevent the entry of African Swine Fever disease into the country. By virtue of the Animal Epidemics Act B.E. 2558 (2015), the importation of live domestic and wild pigs and their carcasses from Bulgaria is temporarily suspended for 90 days from 17 May 2022 onward in the Thai Royal Gazette.