It is a place where many Korean tourists visit…100% lethality rabies alert
Sep 15, 2025
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According to local media such as The Nation, Thailand's Ministry of Livestock declared eastern Bangkok and several areas of nearby Samutprak as rabies epidemic areas on the 9th.
As a result, the movement of dogs, cats, cows, and other mammals in the area was prohibited for 30 days.
Rabies is a very dangerous zoonotic disease with a mortality rate of nearly 100%. It can infect both humans and animals, mainly by infiltrating saliva from infected animals through wounds or mucous membranes.
According to Thai authorities, animal owners in the area must report any signs of illness within 12 hours, and the carcass must remain untouched until a veterinarian arrives.
Violation of this will result in heavy punishment, including up to two years in prison and a 40,000 baht (about 1.8 million won) fine.
Health authorities also urged residents to pay special attention around stray animals.
They also asked us not to touch stray dogs and cats, and to report animals that drool or try to bark and bite for no reason.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
