"Faith" plays a part in determining if GT200 bomb detectors are worth the money

16 Sept 02:07 Key points summarised by AI

The controversial GT200 bomb detectors, procured by the Thai army and law enforcement, were exposed as worthless, fraudulent devices, sparking a major scandal.
A National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) member suggested that 'faith' in the detectors, akin to belief in amulets, complicates their valuation, implying perceived worth by users could transcend financial terms.
Despite the British manufacturer's executive being sentenced for fraud in 2013, the NACC's investigation into Thailand's approximately 500 million baht procurement of these fake devices remains ongoing.

Scientists confirm six dinosaur footprints in Udon Thani

Today 08:58 Key points summarised by AI

Scientists confirmed six fossilized footprints in Udon Thani, Thailand, belong to a carnivorous theropod dinosaur from approximately 120 million years ago.
The footprints, measuring 29x26 cm, indicate a theropod estimated at 1.42 meters tall at the hip and 6.3 meters long, comparable to Siamotyrannus isanensis.
This discovery marks the first confirmed find of fossilized footprints from a meat-eating theropod dinosaur in Thailand, highlighting its unique paleontological significance.
The site will be protected under the Fossil Protection Act, with plans to develop it into a research center and a geological tourism destination.