Hospital Defends No-Animal-Feeding Policy Over Disease Concerns
Vachira Hospital banned animal feeding on its grounds to prevent disease transmission and maintain sanitary conditions required under Thai health regulations.
Vachira Hospital has issued a statement clarifying its decision to post signs prohibiting feeding animals within the hospital grounds, citing concerns about disease transmission and compliance with public health law. The Faculty of Medicine at Navamindradhiraj University said the hospital must strictly adhere to medical regulations to ensure the facility remains clean, orderly, safe, and suitable for patient care. Feeding animals such as pigeons, dogs, and cats can lead to permanent animal populations and breeding, creating unsanitary conditions, odor problems, and potential disease breeding grounds. The no-animal-feeding signs seek public cooperation to prevent these problems and comply with the Hospital Act, Public Health Act, and the Sanitation and Order Act.
