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Urgent fix for cesium-137 impact

Reporters reported that Civil society, Prachin Buri Province Submit a letter through the Grievance Center government house Complained to General Prayut Chan-o-cha, Prime Minister and Minister of Defense. requesting action to resolve the cesium-137 problem that came out of the thermal power plant Prachinburi Province urgently It proposed setting up a national committee within a week. with a picture of civil society joining the committee as well To follow up on short-term and long-term solutions. A basket of fresh vegetables was given. I hope that the Prime Minister can eat and guarantee that it is a safe vegetable.

by Mr. Somphas Nilapan, Advisor to the Office of the Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister's Office be the recipient of the book ready to say The government has ordered the Ministry of Science and related agencies Go in and check it out urgently.

Mr. Wiroj Noiniang, President of Prachinburi Volunteer Development Association Said he wanted to blame the original company. Because at this time there is no showing any responsibility. to the people in the affected area and in the afternoon will prepare to go to the Stock Exchange of Thailand in order to supervise and inspect such companies to comply with good governance principles

“The hotel was canceled. The province's fruit crops were returned. Please have a guarantee that the product will be inspected from the equipment provided by the Chao Phya Abhaibhubejhr Hospital Foundation. Give it to the community to inspect. The damaging company must be held accountable. These things must not happen again in the land of Prachinburi. It wants the prime minister to set up a national committee to take care of this matter. with civil society included is also a director, not just a government agency responsible for it alone,” said Mr. Viroj.

Mrs. Ratana Sriworakul, president of the Prachinburi Organic Agriculture Cooperative Limited, said that even now, no radioactive substances have been found. But what are the consequences? is a career especially community tourism in the area Preparation for study visits of various agencies affect people want a long-term fix because people are insecure whether the residence Is there a risk of radioactive substances in other areas? And there is a lack of awareness and publicity The only known agency is the Office of Atoms for Peace. which is managed by only a few agencies

for the measures that Prachinburi people demand from the prime minister There are both short term and long term. In the short term, we must urgently check for contamination to find radiation doses. and dispersion Mobilize tools and experts Summarize results as soon as possible. Including the need to have measures to manage iron dust and other materials contaminated with caesium-137 And the communication of information must be professional. specify time and event including related routes

For the long term, health effects must be monitored. environment and economy because there are rehabilitation measures that must be disclosed to the public Ready to disclose the type, number, severity, measures to deal with radioactive materials. constantly vigilant In order to prevent mistakes that may occur, it also asks for measures to compensate for damage, such as canceling the purchase of agricultural products. lost income from service and tourism sectors with both civil and criminal responsibilities And ask the agency to issue a free radiation safety certificate.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency