CAAT Enhances Ebola Response, Controls Flights from Risk Areas

MGR Online•Economy•2d ago

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Thailand's Civil Aviation Authority is tightening flight screenings and implementing strict health protocols for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

•The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) is coordinating with all aviation stakeholders.
•Measures are being intensified for flights arriving from Ebola-affected areas in DR Congo and Uganda.
•Travelers from these regions will only be allowed to enter Thailand via Suvarnabhumi Airport and undergo health screening.
•CAAT issued a NOTAM on May 27, 2026, to inform airlines and aviation service providers about the new measures.

Overview

•The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda are experiencing an Ebola virus outbreak.
•The Ministry of Public Health in Thailand has raised the level of disease surveillance and prevention to prevent the spread of Ebola into Thailand.
•Passengers and crew from affected countries are restricted to arriving only via Suvarnabhumi Airport.
•Travelers arriving from affected countries must undergo health surveillance or quarantine according to prescribed public health measures.
•CAAT has integrated operations with airlines, airport operators, and public health agencies to prepare and set efficient guidelines.
•On May 27, 2026, CAAT disseminated the measures through a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM).
•A briefing and clarification session was held for airlines and relevant agencies to ensure understanding before measures take effect at 18:00 on the same day.
•International quarantine checkpoints are requesting airlines to provide passenger and flight data in advance to support rapid and accurate screening.

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Key Entities

Organization

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(CAAT)ℹ️

The regulatory body overseeing civil aviation in Thailand, coordinating Ebola response measures for flights.

Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand(สำนักงานการบินพลเรือนแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The official Thai name for the regulatory body overseeing civil aviation in Thailand, coordinating Ebola response measures for flights.

CAAT(กพท.)

Abbreviation for the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand, a regulatory body involved in aviation safety.

Ministry of Public Health(กระทรวงสาธารณสุข)ℹ️

The Thai government ministry responsible for public health, which has elevated surveillance and prevention measures due to the Ebola outbreak.

Place

Democratic Republic of Congo(สาธารณรัฐประชาธิปไตยคองโก)ℹ️

A country in Central Africa experiencing an Ebola virus outbreak, leading to enhanced travel restrictions.

Democratic Republic of Congo(DR Congo)

An abbreviation for the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country affected by an Ebola outbreak.

Uganda(สาธารณรัฐยูกันดา)ℹ️

A country in East Africa experiencing an Ebola virus outbreak, subject to enhanced travel screening.

Uganda

A country in East Africa affected by an Ebola outbreak, subject to enhanced travel screening.

Suvarnabhumi Airport(ท่าอากาศยานสุวรรณภูมิ)ℹ️

The primary international airport in Bangkok, designated as the sole entry point for travelers arriving from Ebola-affected regions.

Law

Notice to Airmen(NOTAM)ℹ️

A dissemination method used by CAAT to inform airlines and aviation service providers about air traffic and operational information, including new Ebola response measures.