webfact Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Phuket – Phuket will be officially announced by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) as the first province in Thailand that is rabies free. The Phuket Vice Governor Danai Sunantharod told the Phuket Express that the director general of the DDC Doctor Tanet Kratsanaitawiwong said they are successfully supporting Phuket as the first rabies free province in Thailand. There are no recent deaths from rabies in the province after they have continued to prevent and control rabies disease in both animals and humans. By Goongnang Suksawat Full story: https://thephuketexpress.com/2023/06/02/phuket-to-be-announced-as-first-province-in-thailand-that-is-rabies-free/ -- © Copyright The Phuket Express 2023-06-02 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 2 hours ago, webfact said: Phuket will be officially announced by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) as the first province in Thailand that is rabies free. Speechless... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 So are dogs going to be allowed onto the island from the mainland? I was going to take my dog back to a rabies free country, Australia and was going to take 6 months and lots cash to do so. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rwill Posted June 2, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted June 2, 2023 Do squirrels have a say in it? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritScot Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 1 hour ago, rwill said: Do squirrels have a say in it? Bats as well? Even GB with it's very strict checks and animal movement regulations and is classed as Rabies free has had deaths from Rabies from Bat bites etc.... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 3 hours ago, webfact said: Phuket – Phuket will be officially announced by the Department of Disease Control (DDC) as the first province in Thailand that is rabies free. You just know up tomorrow : Rabid dog bites tourist in Phuket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kidneyw Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 I remember in the early 80s, Jomtien had a fixed sign post declaring it was "Rabbis Free." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazinoz Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 14 hours ago, RichardColeman said: You just know up tomorrow : Rabid dog bites tourist in Phuket More likely rabid tourist bites dog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted June 2, 2023 Share Posted June 2, 2023 Good to see some of the madness has been cured now for the taxi drivers and police ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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