Minister of Foreign Affairs held a meeting of deans of the Faculty of Medicine nationwide. to monitor the situation in case of radioactive materials "Casium-137" is missing, search and report anyone with symptoms or a history of exposure to such substances. Ready to provide accurate, reliable and easy-to-understand academic knowledge to the public.

Mr. Anek Laothammathat The Minister of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation (QU) presided over the meeting with the deans of the Faculty of Medicine under the Ministry of UQ throughout the country, which included deans and representatives from leading medical school hospitals across the region, such as Siriraj. Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Ramathibodi University, Chiang Mai, Naresuan University, etc., to acknowledge and monitor the progress of the radioactive material situation. “Casium-137” was lost in Prachinburi province, both in health and academic dimensions.

Mr. Anek revealed later that All medical teams have closely monitored the situation. Since the news of the loss of radioactive materials "Casium-137", this time is a continuous monitoring of the situation. There are 4 additional orders to the Faculty of Medicine and Medical Schools, universities and agencies under the Ministry of Science and Technology.

1. Strict surveillance to find and report those with symptoms or history compatible with radiation exposure for the past 3 months, including monitoring the situation. If it is found that a patient is suspected to have received radiation or if clusters are found in any area Please report to the Operations Center of the Ministry of Higher Education and take care of it immediately.

2. Faculty of Medicine and hospitals capable of detecting radiation exposure Whether it's a health check, blood test, urine test, or anything else, or if there is an expert or tool, inform the Ministry of the Ministry of Operations Center to cause an immediate union.

3. Universities near the event area which has a network of doctors, nurses, volunteers who wish to support operations in the area to join in the action immediately Both in terms of health care, feelings and anxiety.

and 4. for academicians, doctors or specialists Provide accurate, reliable, and easy-to-understand academic information to the public. to create understanding and reduce panic in society as well as providing advice and consultation to the public

In addition, at the meeting, many doctors and radiology experts from the Faculty of Medicine provided additional information. which is in the same direction that The amount of lost and detected radiation present in the event area is very small. comparable to doing a CT Scan 1 time, which will have less impact on health

while environmental organizations issued a case statement "Casium-137" missing, identifying the owner of the power plant, not concise, concealing information, violating the law, hijacking the Office of Atoms for Peace. Check for contamination in the environment clearly. Suggest a summary of lessons learned to prevent recurrence

Krung Kao orders inspection of hazardous substances in industrial areas

As for Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province, Mr. Niwat Rungsakorn, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Governor order the relevant departments Including the provincial industry and disaster prevention and mitigation of the province Accelerate the inspection of all kinds of hazardous substances and chemicals. to be a provincial database which has more than 6,000 business establishments may use hazardous substances or use hazardous chemicals which may cause a leak and affect the public therefore instructing relevant agencies to investigate urgently to use the information to plan how to deal with and assess the situation If an emergency occurs so as not to affect the community, the community and the people and urged to investigate the smugglers who brought chemicals into the area to get rid of If an illegal act is found, prosecute immediately. Including being responsible for restoring the environment back to safety as well. – Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency