Caesium-137 already melted, 70 people tested for radiation exposure

28 Sept 23:28 Key points summarised by AI

A missing caesium-137 cylinder was discovered to have been melted with scrap metal at a foundry in Kabin Buri, Prachin Buri province.
Approximately 70 employees and nearby residents will undergo radiation exposure tests, and the foundry has been immediately closed and declared off-limits due to detected radiation.
While caesium-137 turns to soot when heated, residues remain in the furnace; police are questioning those responsible for its safekeeping, and health officials are reviewing past hospital records for related symptoms, with no cases found to date.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.