Dengue fever cases expected to soar as Thailand’s rainy season begins

Image from The Nation Thailand/ANN

BANGKOK, May 27 (The Nation Thailand/ANN): Thailand has registered 15,399 dengue fever patients so far this year and the number is expected to rise during the rainy season, the Department of Disease Control (DDC) warn.

Dr Tares Krassanairawiwong, DDC director-general, said on Friday that in comparison, last year only saw 2,942 dengue fever patients.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Thailand , dengue fever , rainy season , disease , Aedes aegypti mosquito

Next In Aseanplus News
Hong Kong lawmaker Duncan Chiu leads Legco affluence list with 54 properties
Review underway on proposed amendments to Federal Capital Act
Does Trump’s Nvidia chip flip reveal anxieties on both sides of China-US tech war?
Soccer-Scotland to host Japan and Curacao in friendlies before World Cup
Cops detain 15 illegal immigrants from Myanmar in Kota Baru
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Monday (Jan 19, 2025)
Tennis-Djokovic reaches 100th Australian Open match win in hunt for 25th Grand Slam
Trump administration faces backlash over Nvidia H200 AI chip sales to China
Man in Singapore convicted of sexually assaulting girlfriend’s daughter in van and at home
Jackie Chan & Stephen Chow pay tribute to late action star Bruce Leung

Trending in AseanPlus

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.