Search intensifies for missing radioactive cylinder in Thailand

Thai authorities are searching for a 12-inch-long cylinder containing radioactive material Caesium-137 that went missing from a power plant in Prachinburi province. Health officials have warned the public that prolonged direct contact with radioactive material can cause skin rashes, hair loss, canker sores, fatigue, and vomiting. Short-term contact with Caesium-137 may not show immediate symptoms but could lead to a higher risk of cancer. The cylinder was used for measuring ash in the silo and was connected to a 56-foot-tall silo. The power station's owner has offered a cash reward for anyone who can provide information about the missing cylinder.