The Samut Prakan radiation accident refers to an incident that occurred in 2000 in Samut Prakan, Thailand, involving the accidental release of radioactive materials. The incident took place when a scrap metal dealer unknowingly purchased a radioactive cesium-137 source that had been improperly disposed of. The radioactive source, which had been part of medical or industrial equipment, was found to be highly radioactive and posed a serious health risk.
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