BANGKOK: Thailand will require travellers from or arriving through the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to undergo quarantine for at least 21 days, even if they show no symptoms of illness, under tougher Ebola prevention measures agreed upon by the government on May 25, 2026.
The decision, announced by the Thai Ministry of Public Health, comes after the World Health Organization reported a new outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the DRC. The quarantine period of 21 days matches the maximum incubation period for the virus.
Travellers will be monitored at designated facilities and will only be released after completing the full quarantine period. The measures apply to all individuals who have been in the DRC within the past 21 days, regardless of their nationality or vaccination status.
Thailand has not reported any cases of Ebola during the current outbreak. The government stated that the precautionary measures are intended to prevent the importation of the virus and protect public health.
