Research Article

Hand, Foot, and Mouth Disease in Thailand: A Comprehensive Modelling of Epidemic Dynamics

Table 3

The provinces of Thailand are clustered in 3 clusters based on the number and severity of infections.

ClustersInfection severityProvinces

Cluster 1LowLampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nan, Phayao, Phrae, Phetchabun, Sukhothai, Tak, Uttaradit, Chai Nat, Kamphaeng Phet, Phichit, Uthai Thani, Angthong, Nakhon Nayok, Nonthaburi, P.Nakhon S.Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, Sing Buri, Kanchanaburi, Nakhon Pathom, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan, Ratchaburi, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Suphan Buri, Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Prachin Buri, Sa Kaeo, Trat, Kalasin, Mahasarakham, Roi Et, Bungkan, Loei, Nakhon Phanom, Nong BuaLam Phu, Nong Khai, Sakon Nakhon, Udon Thani, Chaiyaphum, Amnat Charoen, Mukdahan, Yasothon, Chumphon, Krabi, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phangnga, Phuket, Ranong, Narathiwat, Pattani, Phatthalung, Satun, Songkhla, Trang, Yala

Cluster 2HighBangkok

Cluster 3AverageChiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Phitsanulok, Nakhon Sawan, Lop Buri, Saraburi, Chon Buri, Rayong, Samut Prakan, Khon Kaen, Buri Ram, Nakhon Ratchasima, Surin, Si Sa Ket, Ubon Ratchathani, Surat Thani