April 13 to 15 every year is the most important festival in Thailand—Water-splashing Festival. It is also Thailand’s traditional New Year. On this occasion, many ningboneses will travel to Thailand. But before your trip, you’d better pay attention to the warning issued by the municipal inspection and quarantine bureau: tourists should prevent against intestine infections when traveling in Thailand.

　　We learned from the travel agencies in Ningbo this morning that up to now, over a hundred tourists have registered for Thailand journey. Since Thailand is a country of tropic monsoon climate. The annual average temperature is about 28oc. The high temperature is very conducive to the reproduction of various diseases. Therefore, Ningbo Municipal Inspection and Quarantine Bureau warn the tourists against the intestine diseases. They should be careful about their food.

　　Mei Yong, Vice director of Ningbo IQB says: “When abroad, you should be careful of the food. Do not touch raw and cold food. Make sure the food is well cooked. If you bear these in mind, intestine infections can be prevented.”

　　Inspection and quarantine officials also advise the tourist to do some homework on internet about the local customs and climate. If you have time, you can also consult the local international tourism health care center. The health care center in Ningbo is located at 336 # in Liuting Street, just opposite the women and children hospital.

　　Mei Yong, Vice director of Ningbo IQB. It is very hot Thailand. So there will be mosquitoes. Mosquitoes are likely to spread dengue fever and other diseases. You had better stay away from mosquitoes and make some preparations beforehand.