Today (February 13, 2026) Dr. Montien Khanasawat, Director-General of the Department of Disease Control, said that from the news warning of the rabies situation in 2026 (January 25), the Disease Control Department was notified of one confirmed death of rabies in Rayong Province. This is the first death from rabies of 2026. The deceased was a male. Myanmar national, 36 years old. He began showing symptoms on January 23, 2026, with tightness in his chest after drinking water. Difficulty breathing and dizzy and died on January 25, 2026. From the investigation, it was found that the deceased had a history of being bitten by a puppy whose owner could not be identified on the right paw area in December 2025. After being bitten, the wound was not cleaned. and did not see a doctor to receive the rabies vaccine And after the incident, no one found the puppy. therefore unable to identify symptoms And the life history of the puppy is unknown.
For the rabies situation in Thailand Animals with rabies can still be found throughout the country. Especially the eastern region Northeast and southern Thailand. In 2025, 7 rabies deaths were reported in the provinces of Chonburi, Tak, Sisaket, Nakhon Ratchasima, Chachoengsao, and Rayong. All of them died from not seeing a doctor after being bitten. resulting in not being vaccinated against rabies after exposure to the disease More than half of the infections come from dogs owned by their owners. There are still people who are not aware of the dangers of this disease. Even though it is a disease transmitted from animals to humans that can occur all year round. All mammals can transmit this virus to humans through saliva, through biting, scratching, or licking open skin or wounds. For the general public, we ask that people adhere to the code of conduct when being bitten, scratched, or licked by an animal: “Wash the wound, put medicine, quarantine the dog, see a doctor, and get all vaccinations.” In addition, pet owners should bring their dogs. And cats get vaccinated against rabies every year to build immunity in the animals. by animals frequently found to have rabies And the greatest risk of infecting people is dogs and cats as soon as they are bitten. or scratched, you need to see a doctor immediately to receive the full amount of rabies vaccine Because the incubation period after being infected is uncertain depending on the location. and the amount of infection received On average, it takes about 2 weeks to 2 months. In some cases, it can take up to 1 year. If left until the infected person shows symptoms, they will not be able to be cured. Everyone must die. The most common symptoms are fever, headache, severe itching around the wound, delirium, fear of light, fear of wind, difficulty swallowing water or food.
Dr. Direk Khampaen, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Disease Control Added that For people who have pets such as dogs and cats, they must have their pets vaccinated for the first time. When the pet is 2 – 4 months old, then repeat the injection as scheduled every year. Pets should not be left outside alone without a leash if a dog or cat is found to be violent or lethargic to the point of being sick and dying. Please notify livestock in the area or relevant officials immediately. To reduce the risk of being bitten or attacked by a dog, you should adhere to the 5 principles of mantra: do not tease, make the dog angry, do not step on the tail, head, body, legs or otherwise startle the dog. Do not separate dogs that are biting with bare hands. Do not pick up rice bowls or move food. While the dog is eating, do not mess with or get close to dogs or animals outside the home that do not have an owner. or do not know the history If you have any questions, you can ask for more information at the nearest hospital. If you have additional questions You can inquire at Department of Disease Control hotline, call 1422
date:2026-02-13 07:01:00