Thailand inspects animal quarantine checkpoint, aims to develop livestock import-export points

Mr. Itthi Sirilathayakorn, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, visited the Animal Quarantine Checkpoint in Tambon Khueng, Amphoe Chiang Khong, Chiang Rai Province, which is a point used for exporting live animals, including cows, buffalo, pigs, and goats, along the Mekong River to Laos, Myanmar, and China. It is a deep waterway that can transport goods all year round. The Department of Livestock Development aims to develop this export channel to be efficient and increase the volume of livestock exports abroad. It can also prevent, monitor, and control animal epidemics effectively. The budget has been supported for purchasing medical supplies, disinfectants, and scientific materials. In addition, the Chiang Rai Livestock Promotion Association also supports utility costs (water and electricity), cleaning the area, and construction, including animal pens and loading and unloading docks. However, the Ministry of Agriculture is determined to upgrade the Chiang Saen ...