Nakhon Ratchasima Rabies Outbreak: 1 Dead, 144 Monitored

Matichon•Society•4d ago

Reader Briefing

A sudden rabies outbreak in Nakhon Ratchasima has resulted in one death and prompted extensive public health measures, including monitoring 144 high-risk individuals.

•One person has died from rabies in Nakhon Ratchasima.
•144 individuals are being monitored due to high-risk contact with infected animals.
•A vaccination campaign is underway for both animals and affected people.
•The outbreak has led to intensified surveillance and public awareness efforts.

Overview

•On June 2, 2026, a stray dog showing aggressive behavior was identified in Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima.
•A woman was bitten by the infected dog and received her first rabies vaccine dose on June 2, 2026.
•From January 1, 2026, to June 2, 2026, Nakhon Ratchasima reported 20 rabid animal infections.
•The rabies outbreak in Nakhon Ratchasima has resulted in 1 death and 144 high-risk contacts identified.
•As of June 2, 2026, 135 out of 144 high-risk individuals (93.75%) have received a complete rabies vaccination course.
•Local authorities are implementing disease control measures, including vaccinating animals within a 5 km radius of the incident.
•Public health officials are emphasizing the importance of immediate vaccination for anyone bitten or scratched by an animal.
•A provincial campaign to survey and vaccinate dogs and cats is underway, aiming for over 80% coverage by May 2026.

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Key Quotes

Doctor Wicharn Kidhen

"Found 20 animals infected with rabies, 1 death, 144 high-risk contacts, 135 fully vaccinated (93.75%), 9 unvaccinated."

พบสัตว์ติดเชื้อโรคพิษสุนัขบ้าจำนวน 20 ตัว มีผู้เสียชีวิต 1 ราย ผู้สัมผัสเสี่ยงสูง 144 ราย รับวัคซีนครบชุด 135 ราย คิดเป็นร้อยละ 93.75 ติดตามรับนัดวัคซีน 9 ราย

Key Entities

Place

Nakhon Ratchasima(โคราช)ℹ️

Province in Thailand experiencing a rabies outbreak.

Person

Pasavee Somjai(นายพศวีร์ สมใจ)

Provincial Livestock Officer of Nakhon Ratchasima who reported on the rabies situation.

Doctor Wicharn Kidhen(นายแพทย์วิชาญ คิดเห็น)

Provincial Health Chief of Nakhon Ratchasima providing statistics on the rabies outbreak.

Organization

Disease Investigation and Control Operations Team (JIT), Communicable Disease Control Division, Nakhon Ratchasima Provincial Public Health Office(ทีมปฏิบัติการสอบสวนควบคุมโรค (JIT) กลุ่มงานควบคุมโรคติดต่อ สำนักงานสาธารณสุขจังหวัดนครราชสีมา)

The public health team that reported the rabies case in Mueang District.

CDCU Team of Mueang District, Nakhon Ratchasima(ทีม CDCU อ.เมืองนครราชสีมา)

A public health unit involved in managing the rabies outbreak in Mueang District.

Chai Mongkol Sub-district Municipality(เทศบาลตำบลไชยมงคล)

Local government body involved in managing the rabies outbreak and public awareness in Chai Mongkol Sub-district.