One dies of rabies in Korat as dog infections rise

Nakhon Ratchasima sees rise in rabies cases, urges public vigilance

Nakhon Ratchasima sees rise in rabies cases, urges public vigilanceLegacy Nakhon Ratchasima has recorded one human death and 20 animal rabies infections so far this year, prompting health authorities to declare a temporary outbreak zone and urge residents to act quickly if they come into contact with an infected animal. Dr Wichan Khidhen, the province’s public health officer, said that between January 1 and June 2, twenty animals tested positive…

One dies of rabies in Korat as dog infections rise

NAKHON RATCHASIMA — 6 June 2026, Health authorities in Thailand’s northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima have intensified rabies control measures after confirming 20 rabies-infected animals this year, with one human death and 144 high-risk exposure cases reported. Provincial Public Health Office chief Dr Wichan Khithen said that between 1 January and 2 June 2026, laboratory testing confirmed rabies infections in 20 animals across the provinc…