Rabies Alert Issued in Bangkok

According to a recent Facebook post, a rabies alert has been announced for several areas in Bangkok (Krung Thep), the capital and most populous city of Thailand.

As of September 9, 2025, it is recommended that people avoid contact with stray animals and seek prompt medical attention if bitten or scratched. Rabies symptoms can take some time to develop, but when they do, the condition is almost always fatal.

The UK Travel Health Pro says pre-exposure vaccinations are recommended for travellers whose activities put them at increased risk.

A full course of vaccination simplifies and shortens the course of post-exposure treatment, removing the need for rabies immunoglobulin, which is in short supply worldwide.

The U.S. CDC also suggests various rabies vaccination recommendations.