Communicable Diseases Act, B.E. 2558 (2015) · Chapter VII Communicable Disease Control Officers

Section 45

In the execution of this Act, a communicable disease control officer shall have the power as follows:

(1) to issue a written summons to any person to come to give statements, facts or written explanations or furnish any documents or evidence for examination or in support of consideration;

(2) to enter conveyances, buildings or any other places during the period from sunrise to sunset or during office hours of such buildings or places for the purpose of inspection or control to ensure compliance with this Act, and if the action is not completed within such time, it may be further taken until its completion.

The implementation under (2) shall be in accordance with the criteria, procedures and conditions prescribed by the Director-General.

In the execution of the duties of the communicable disease control officer under (2), the person concerned shall render appropriate facilities.

Unofficial English translation by the Division of Legal Affairs, Department of Disease Control (August 2025); the Thai text prevails.