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The Public Health Ministry has issued a warning of the need to take precautions against dengue fever in Thailand.
The Bureau of Epidemiology has recorded a total of 52 008 cases of dengue fever between from 1 Jan to 16 Oct 2012, 50 of whom died as a result.
Of the total, 20 600 cases were in the Central Region, 14 347 in the Northeast, 9076 in the North, and 7985 in South. The dengue situation in the south of the country is of major concern as the rain and water-holding areas are potential breeding sites for mosquitos.
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
