What risk to Thailand as monkeypox spreads across the world?

14 Sept 05:10 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand faces a new public health threat from monkeypox, a virus rapidly spreading in key tourism markets globally, just after lifting COVID-19 travel restrictions.
The Disease Control Department (DCD) has established an emergency operations center, intensifying border controls and airport screenings for high-risk arrivals to prevent an outbreak.
While older Thais may have protection from past smallpox vaccinations, younger populations are vulnerable, and the increasing international visitor numbers elevate the risk of the virus entering the country.
Despite the World Health Organization (WHO) classifying monkeypox as a 'containable situation' less infectious than COVID-19, the absence of a cure necessitates strict precautions and public awareness.

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