Disease control has been stepped up at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports, recently. The Thai airports are screening travelers from West Bengal in India where there is a confirmed outbreak of the deadly disease related to the Nipah virus.
Thai officials say the three major airports had begun enhanced screening for inbound passengers, particularly those arriving from West Bengal.
The procedures include temperature checks and on‑site assessment of passengers showing signs of illness. Travelers found with high fever or symptoms that may indicate Nipah infection will be transferred to quarantine facilities official reports say.
Screeners with arrivals from West Bengal are also being told to watch for symptoms which include fever, severe headache, muscle pain, sore throat, cough, breathing difficulty, drowsiness, confusion and seizures.