Thailand watches out for Nipah casesListen to this articleDr Montien Kanhaswad, director-general of the Department of Disease Control. Dr Montien Kanhaswad, director-general of the department, said that five cases of Nipah virus infection have been confirmed in India and three of them were detected early this week. “Indian authorities speed up implementing disease control measures. In Thailand, according to Dr Montien, travelers with high fever or suspected symptoms of Nipah virus infection will be examined at quarantine facilities and undergo specified procedures. “Nipah virus infection is transmitted from animal to human and is highly severe.

Source: Bangkok Post January 23, 2026 18:06 UTC