Suvarnabhumi airport managementThe Ministry of Public Health has intensified preventive and surveillance measures against the Nipah virus, even as authorities stress that the risk of infection in the country remains very low. The heightened vigilance follows recent reports of Nipah cases in India's eastern state of West Bengal, prompting health authorities here to strengthen monitoring across healthcare and transport sectors. From 2015 to 2025, Thailand tested 478 encephalitis patients for the Nipah virus, with no positive cases detected. "The Nipah virus is a reminder that we must remain prepared for future outbreaks," Dr Tawee said. Currently, no antiviral treatment has been definitively proven effective against Nipah virus infection.

Source: Bangkok Post February 03, 2026 22:06 UTC