According to H.E Veerasak, the radiation levels found in the
water are not a risk to human health. However, traces in milk
and spinach are said to be higher than the normal level. If
consumed continuously for 1 year, it can lead to cancer. The
Japanese government has taken a further step and instructed
related agencies in every province to report an update on the
radiation levels every day. Meanwhile, relatives of Thais living
in Japan have asked the Thai Rmbassy to locate their family
members and love ones, approximately 1,600 people in number. So
far over 800 Thai nationals have been located meanwhile the
other 749 Thais still remain unaccounted for. H.E Veerasak, said
the search for the remaining Thais has been difficult due to the
lack of electricity in Fukushima and Miyagi prefectures. The
Thai Embassy has also coordinated with Japan’s Immigration
officials in obtaining address details of the Thai citizens as
another alternative to find them