Thailand reported 146 more influenza A/H1N1 cases on Friday, bringing the country's total number to 3,071, according to local media report.

Of the cumulative total cases, 2,735 patients have recovered, 14 people died and about eight others are in serious condition, the Channel 7 quoted ministry sources as saying.

Thailand's Public Health Ministry has assigned permanent secretary and senior officials to inspect preventive and control measures throughout the country.

The country confirmed its first two infection cases on May 12.

(Xinhua News Agency July 10, 2009)