Travelling to Thailand soon? The government has issued a health alert you must be aware of

Thailand is ranked among the most popular international travel destinations for Indian tourists, backed by affordable travel options, simplified visa processes, and a diverse mix of beaches, shopping, and cultural experiences that appeal to a wide segment of Indian travellers.

However, travellers planning a trip to Thailand are being advised to stay alert following a recent health warning issued by Thai authorities.

Anthrax -- which spreads through bacteria in soil -- commonly infects grazing livestock and wild animals but can kill humans with symptoms including skin lesions, blisters and swollen lymph nodes.

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Health officials warned people in Thailand against eating raw meat, a staple in the country's northeast, following the death of a 53-year-old man who reportedly handled a dead cow in Mukdahan province near the border with Laos.

A second 53-year-old man, also with a history of contact with cattle, has tested positive and been hospitalised in the same region. Meanwhile, 638 people in "risk groups", including a butcher and those who consumed raw meat, are being monitored and given antibiotics.

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Meanwhile, Thailand now requires all foreign visitors to submit a pre-departure digital form. The move aims to help authorities track travellers amid a broad crackdown against human trafficking into Southeast Asia’s illegal cybercrime hubs.

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Travelers can fill out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card for trips. The online form will replace the existing paper-based system and will be mandatory for foreigners arriving by air, land, or sea, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Visitors can access the form through the Thai Immigration Bureau’s website.