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12.4 tonnes of radiation-contaminated metal to be returned to Prachin Buri

23 Sept 07:04 Key points summarised by AI

Rayong authorities ordered 12.4 tonnes of metallic dust, contaminated with caesium-137, to be returned to its originating foundry in Prachin Buri.
The metallic dust, found at a Rayong warehouse, showed traces of caesium-137 within acceptable limits, prompting the governor to order its return within three days and temporary warehouse closure.
This incident is linked to a missing caesium-137 cylinder from a Prachin Buri power plant, which is believed to have been melted down at the same foundry.
Health officials are instructed to monitor and provide medical assistance to anyone potentially exposed to the radioactive material.

Yesterday 14:58 Key points summarised by AI

Thailand's government will launch the "Chainat-Pasak-Gulf" water diversion canal project in fiscal year 2027, a seven-year mega-infrastructure initiative.
This permanent structural solution aims to mitigate recurrent central plains flooding by diverting water from the Chao Phraya River directly into the Gulf of Thailand, significantly reducing flow to major cities like Ayutthaya and Bangkok.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul justifies the long-term investment as a means to reduce future damages and fiscal burdens, contrasting it with the 40-50 billion baht spent annually on short-term flood relief.
Concurrently, the Prime Minister instructed officials to expand drainage capacity into the Tha Chin River and swiftly remove water hyacinths to improve immediate flood management.