Thailand hosts nuclear security conference
Thailand hosted the annual Nuclear Security Training and Support (NSSC) Network meeting in May, in which 69 member countries and 10 observers gathered to work on a range of issues centering on nuclear security.
While Thailand is a peaceful nation and does not possess nuclear weapons, many countries, including the Kingdom, use nuclear-powered technology and devices in a variety of industries such as the maritime and medical industries, while others source some of their energy from nuclear power plants.
Nuclear material is dangerous and security around it needs to be extremely tight to prevent theft, misuse or environmental and health hazards. Even non-nuclear nations need to have the capability to monitor…
