Thailand Is A Bird Flu-free Zone

[george]

Thailand is a bird flu-free zone

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s government is preparing to declare the country free from bird flu, after no new cases of bird flu were found in the last two areas under surveillance.

The two areas in the northern province of Utaradith, where many fowls had died in the past, have been closely monitored. But there have been no new deaths for sometime, the Departmet of Livestock Development Director General, Yukon Limlaemthong told

reporters on Tuesday.

The government now plans to declare every part of the country a “green zone” or no-outbreak area, Mr. Yukon said.

If there are no fresh outbreaks in the next six months, Thailand will definitely be an avian flu free-country, he said. This should help the exports of Thai chicken meat, he added.

There have been no reports of massive bird deaths in Thailand since 15 March according to government officials.

The livestock department and health ministry are still on alert and constantly monitoring to help prevent fresh outbreaks in chickens or humans.

The department must give permission for fowls to be transported from one area to another. The monitoring system at the country’s border check points will be rigorously maintained, as some neighbours -- Cambodia and Vietnams -- are still not free from bird flu.

Thailand has successfully curb the bird flu outbreak as local fowls farmers have strictly followed the government’s instructions on preventing the spread of the disease, according to the chairwoman of the Association of chicken and egg farmers, Chaveewan Kampa.

The numbers of fowls in each farm have been reduced to the levels that can easily be controlled. Farming standards have also been increased to meet official requirements.

--TNA 2005-04-06

[Pattaya_Fox]

Thailand is a bird flu-free zone 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s government is preparing to declare the country free from bird flu, after no new cases of bird flu were found in the last two areas under surveillance.

The two areas in the northern province of Utaradith, where many fowls had died in the past, have been closely monitored. But there have been no new deaths for sometime, the Departmet of Livestock Development Director General, Yukon Limlaemthong told

reporters on Tuesday.

The government now plans to declare every part of the country a “green zone” or no-outbreak area, Mr. Yukon said.

If there are no fresh outbreaks in the next six months, Thailand will definitely be an avian flu free-country, he said. This should help the exports of Thai chicken meat, he added.

There have been no reports of massive bird deaths in Thailand since 15 March according to government officials.

The livestock department and health ministry are still on alert and constantly monitoring to help prevent fresh outbreaks in chickens or humans.

The department must give permission for fowls to be transported from one area to another. The monitoring system at the country’s border check points will be rigorously maintained, as some neighbours -- Cambodia and Vietnams -- are still not free from bird flu.

Thailand has successfully curb the bird flu outbreak as local fowls farmers have strictly followed the government’s instructions on preventing the spread of the disease, according to the chairwoman of the Association of chicken and egg farmers, Chaveewan Kampa.

The numbers of fowls in each farm have been reduced to the levels that can easily be controlled. Farming standards have also been increased to meet official requirements.

--TNA 2005-04-06

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Free from bird flu?.....and I suppose the Prime Minister has arranged for all birds flying into the country from Cambodia and Vietnam to report to immigration where visas will be granted depending on the length of stay

[sriracha john]

This marks the third time Thailand has been declared free of bird flu.... the previous two times, it came back.

There's NOTHING that lends me to believe this time will be any different.

Bon appetite everyone...

[taxexile]

Thailand is a bird flu-free zone

shouldn't that read bird-free flu zone ?

[lingling]

If the government says TH is bird flu free, that can only mean one thing: there's another outbreak in progress.

[penzman]

With comments like these, he's probably the type who enjoys playing russian roulette in the shed. He could also have added " There will not be any tsunami within the next 3 minutes"

[astral]

Ah! So that is why I had to walk through a disinfectant bath when I entered

the Aviary at Khao Kiewo Zoo, Chonburi, today.

Thanks for letting me know.

[sriracha john]

Ah!  So that is why I had to walk through a disinfectant bath when I entered

the Aviary at Khao Kiewo Zoo, Chonburi, today.

Thanks for letting me know.

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No... that was just for the visitors that the zoo staff deemed unhygienic....

*** sorry, couldn't resist ***

Seriously now, Thailand's reputation for being truthful about ANYTHING regarding bird flu was tarnished from the very beginning. Their hollow words of ressurance fall on deaf ears.

Edited April 7, 2005 by sriracha john

[britmaveric]

Replaced the tigers yet?

Every time fearless leader says that - another outbreak occurs. He should shut his gob!

[udon]

Thailand...... the Hub of Bird Flu BS!

[Khun Larry]

Thailand is a bird flu-free zone 

BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s government is preparing to declare the country free from bird flu, after no new cases of bird flu were found in the last two areas under surveillance.

--TNA 2005-04-06

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GOT TO LOVE THOSE THAI LIARS