Bangkok, Jan. 26 -- Thai authorities are stepping up disease control measures at Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and Phuket airports to screen passengers from India's West Bengal state, where an outbreak of a disease caused by the potentially fatal Nipah virus has been confirmed. In a statement issued on January 25, Thailand's Department of Disease Control (DDC) said international communicable disease control teams at the three major airports have intensified screening of inbound passengers, particularly those coming from West Bengal. Measures include temperature checks and on-site health assessments for travellers showing signs of illness. Passengers found to have high fever or symptoms suspected of Nipah virus infection will be transferred to ...