Bangkok, March 12 -- Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) has warned the public to remain vigilant against influenza after a rising trend in infections was recorded in the first months of 2026.
According to the agency under the Thailand's Ministry of Public Health, the country reported 137,276 influenza cases and eight deaths between January 1 and March 9 this year.
DDC Director-General Montien Kanasawat said the cumulative cases correspond to an illness rate of 211.48 per 100,000 people. Children aged 5-9 recorded the highest infection rate, followed by those aged 0-4 and 10-14.
Of the total cases, 15,041 patients, or 10.96%, required hospitalisation. Provinces reporting the highest illness rates include Phayao, Lampang, Phits...