The True Story: Over 700,000 Cases in Thailand as the Region Sees an Early Season

VietNamNet reported on 23 October 2025 that East Asia's flu season had started early, citing Thailand's 702,000+ flu cases and 61 deaths as of 8 October 2025, and urged Vietnam to prepare.

The article said annual vaccination may cut infection risk by up to 60% and reduce serious complications by 12–80%, and advised frequent handwashing, masks in crowded places, covering coughs and staying home when sick.

The Key Lesson: The Virus Travels with Millions of Passengers

Bangkok's rail, buses, passenger vans and boats carry millions daily. Points to watch are:

• Grab rails and poles in carriages held by thousands every hour
• Ticket machines and gates tapped in turn
• Packed rush-hour carriages with people standing close
• Driver and station staff rooms that are closed
• Passengers coughing without masks in closed spaces

How Flu Spreads

According to the World Health Organization, seasonal influenza spreads easily where people gather, such as schools and nursing homes. It spreads through droplets when people cough or sneeze, and through hands that touch contaminated surfaces and then the eyes, nose or mouth. Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, pregnant women and people with chronic illness are at risk of severe disease. Influenza is an enveloped virus, which suitable disinfectants can inactivate.

Risk Register for Mass Transit and Public Transport

1. Rails and poles wiped once a day: likelihood high / impact medium / level high. Mitigation: wipe rails at terminal stations on a schedule. Owner: rolling stock maintenance
2. Ticket machines and gates not wiped: likelihood high / impact low / level medium. Mitigation: wipe screens and buttons hourly at rush hour. Owner: station staff
3. No hand sanitiser at stations: likelihood medium / impact low / level low. Mitigation: install sanitiser at entrances and exits. Owner: station manager
4. Closed staff rest rooms: likelihood medium / impact medium / level medium. Mitigation: ozone-treat staff rooms on a schedule. Owner: HR
5. Many drivers ill at once: likelihood medium / impact high / level high. Mitigation: encourage vaccination and keep backups. Owner: operations manager

Ways to Reduce Flu Risk in Public Transport

1. Wipe rails and poles at terminal stations
2. Wipe ticket machines and gates hourly at rush hour
3. Install hand sanitiser at every station
4. Encourage masks when coughing or sneezing
5. Encourage vaccination for front-line staff
6. Fog carriages during overnight stabling
7. Ozone-treat staff rest rooms on a schedule

How ULV Disinfection Fogging Helps

The World Health Disinfection disinfection service uses ULV fogging machines that turn the disinfectant into a fine mist. It settles across the whole area, including corners, curtains, upholstery and surfaces that hand wiping cannot reach.

• Whole-area coverage without relying on wiping spot by spot
• Quick return to use, typically about 30 minutes after fogging
• Uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page
• The team wears full protective equipment, so owners and staff do not take the risk themselves
• Report and photos after the job for customers, management or authorities
• Tax invoice with 3% withholding tax for companies and agencies

Ozone Treatment for Closed Rooms and Stuffy Spaces

The World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service uses machines that generate ozone gas from oxygen in the air. It suits closed rooms such as meeting rooms, bedrooms, classrooms, sick bays and vans, helping reduce germs in the air and on surfaces and removing stale odours. Ozone breaks back down into oxygen after treatment, leaving no residue.

• Works alongside disinfection fogging: spray or wipe surfaces first, then use ozone for the air and corners of closed rooms
• No people or pets in the room during treatment: the team seals the room and runs a timer
• Ventilate after treatment before normal use resumes
• Machines tested by Intertek, according to WHD's service page
• Ideal after someone has been ill, such as recovered patients' rooms, shared bedrooms and shuttle vans

Before and After

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many flu cases did Thailand have in 2025? A: Vietnamese media cited over 702,000 cases and 61 deaths as of 8 October 2025; Thailand's DDC later put the full 2025 total at 1,194,342 cases.

Q: How much does vaccination help? A: The article said annual vaccination may cut infection risk by up to 60% and serious complications by 12–80%.

Q: Does the fogging disinfectant work on flu? A: The team uses Chemgene HLD4H, which meets EN 14476 for virucidal activity according to the product page, and influenza is an enveloped virus that suitable disinfectants can inactivate. Fogging does not replace vaccination or handwashing.

Q: Can I enter the room right after ozone treatment? A: No one should be in the room during treatment. Ventilate afterwards before normal use; the team will advise the right time for the room size.

Q: Can transport operators get a tax invoice? A: Yes. Tax invoices are issued and 3% withholding tax is supported. Call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Related Links and Sources

• World Health Disinfection disinfection service
• World Health Disinfection ozone treatment service
• Chemgene HLD4H disinfectant and price
• Influenza information from Thailand's Department of Disease Control, hotline 1422
• WHO seasonal influenza fact sheet

Prevent Flu with Disinfection Fogging and Ozone Treatment

The true story from the region shows flu spreads widely in Thailand. Public transport that cares for shared touch points protects millions of passengers and every staff member. Reduce the risk with the World Health Disinfection disinfection service for stations, carriages and buses, and the ozone treatment service for staff rest rooms and control rooms. To book, call 065-556-6294 or LINE @whd268.

Call 065-556-6294 | LINE: @whd268