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Alert in Bangkok's Nong Chok district after rabid dog found dead

Alert in Bangkok's Nong Chok district after rabid dog found dead

10 Sept 17:02 Key points summarised by AI
  • **Declares Rabies Zones:** Seven areas in Bangkok's Nong Chok district are now infectious zones following the discovery of a rabid dog, strictly prohibiting animal movement without veterinary permission.
  • **Mandates Reporting:** Animal owners within these declared zones must notify veterinarians or authorities within 12 hours if their animals are sick or dead.
  • **Urges Caution:** Residents within a 5km radius of Ban Kok Faed, where the rabid dog was found, are advised to avoid contact with stray animals.
  • **Advises Immediate Action:** Pet owners observing strange behavior in their animals should contact hotlines, and anyone bitten by a suspected rabid animal must clean the wound and seek anti-rabies vaccination promptly.
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