Moves to stop bird flu spreading
The Nation

BANGKOK: -- Health officials have stepped up bird flu prevention measures at border areas following reports of H5N1 infection in neighbouring countries.

Public Health Ministry permanent secretary Narong Sahamethapat said winter could heighten the risk of the spread of bird flu as it leads to migratory birds fleeing chilly weather to here. However, there had been no confirmed cases in Thailand.

In addition to the bird migration, Dr Narong said reports of infections in neighbouring countries were likely to increase the risk of bird flu spreading into the Kingdom.

These factors have prompted the Ministry of Public Health to beef up avian flu preventive measures in border areas, as the transport of animals and the entry of alien workers might open a way for the deadly virus to sneak into the country.

Chicken slaughterhouses and sellers have been told to stick to hygienic regulations. They have also been prohibited from selling or butchering sick birds. Meanwhile, the public have been urged to inform health or livestock officials or community leaders of any abnormal death of birds in their neighbourhood as soon as possible, so experts can identify causes of their death and come up with proper safety measures.

Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/national/Moves-to-stop-bird-flu-spreading-30253665.html

-- The Nation 2015-02-09

Bring back Newin to bang the table and deny the existence of bird flu and that anyone saying there is isn't patriotic.

Wait a month then announce there is bird flu and all was said in the interests of the country to protecting poultry exports.

Edited February 9, 201511 yr by NongKhaiKid

What thai is going to follow those guide lines, what hygiene is there in Thailand, destroy sick birds why when we can make money. JOKING.

Make it Mandatory, Soap in Toilets and Paper Towels...

'They have also been prohibited from selling or butchering sick birds'

yes, that will stop them

it's a known fact that roadside food sellers buy dead birds from the factory at a fraction of the price