The U.S. military's investigations into three recent F-16 fighter jet crashes in South Korea remain ongoing, a U.S. Air Force official has said, as safety concerns remain unabated over the series of crashes. Last May, a U.S. F-16 crashed in Pyeongtaek, 60 kilometers south of Seoul, followed by another crash into the Yellow Sea in December and a third one into the waters in January. All three pilots from the crashes ejected from the aircraft and were rescued. Ten months on since the May crash, its cause still remains unknown to the public as concerns have mounted from the subsequent crashes and a U.S. F-16 dropping two of its fuel tanks over the Yellow Sea last month in an in-flight emergency. "The full investigations for these separate incidents are ongoing," Maj. Rachel Buitrago, spokesperson for the 7th Air Force, told Yonhap News Agency by email. "As a result, we can't speculate on the causes behind them until the results are publicly released." Buitrago reaffirmed her unit's commitment to safety, not ing that it understands the security and safety concerns of residents living near operational bases, especially in light of the recent incidents. "We want to assure our partners that we take every precaution to avoid any aircraft incident and prevent the loss of life or property for Korean and U.S. personnel," she said. "Steps are taken during emergency situations for those purposes, so that when emergencies do occur, the impacts to civilian populations are mitigated as much as possible." The U.S. military's follow-up measures, however, have faced questions, considering that the South Korean Air Force carries out mass grounding of aircraft in response to its fighter jet crashes. In September, the South Korea Air Force grounded some 150 fighter jets after a crash of a KF-16C -- a variant of the F-16 -- until it completed its investigation in December. Buitrago explained that her unit treats each major aircraft incident as an independent and unrelated event. "For these past three F-16 crash incidents, init ial findings did not indicate a related cause that would require a prolonged suspension in operations," she said. After the January crash, Lt. Gen. David R. Iverson, the commander of the 7th Air Force, said his unit paused flying operations to focus on search and recovery efforts of the aircraft before resuming some operations a day later. The F-16 serves as a key asset for the 7th Air Force, which operates one F-16 fighter squadron in Osan Air Base in Pyeongtaek and two such squadrons in Kunsan Air Base in Gunsan, 178 km south of Seoul. A squadron is usually made up of up to 24 aircraft. Source: Yonhap News Agency Bangkok, Sanam Luang is packed with Buddhists flocking to pay homage to the Buddha's relics. and the last day of the Arahant's relics, tomorrow (4 March) will be brought to be enshrined in Chiang Mai Province. The atmosphere of the Sanam Luang Ceremony today (March 3) was crowded with Buddhists throughout the day. Because it is the last day that people in Bangkok are open to pay homage to the royal relics. and the Arahant's relics before 9:00 p.m., when Mr. Settha Thavisin, the Prime Minister, will come to preside over the ceremony to bring them down from the pavilion at Sanam Luang Ceremony. To the National Museum Bangkok to prepare to move it to be enshrined in Chiang Mai Province tomorrow (4 March) at 8:00 a.m. with Mr. Sermsak Phongpanich, Minister of Culture. Travel together and invite yourself. Mr. Sermsak said the importance of bringing the relics of the Buddha to be temporarily enshrined in Thailand. To honor His Majesty the King On the occasion of the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King's 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary or 72nd Anniversary, 28 July 2024, which His Majesty the King His Majesty graciously graciously The royal kitchen should be set up for people traveling to the Sanam Luang Ceremony area as well. In addition, the Ministry of Culture has prepared flowers for offerings to monks. Including various amenities provided at no cost. The same is true of the places enshrined in the other three provinces so that people can pay homage to make a great merit in their lives. Because it is not easy to worship all at once. From February 24 until today, it is estimated that at least 100,000 Buddhists will flock to Sanam Luang each day. It also helps stimulate tourism and the economy in those areas. Whether it is a tourist attraction, food, accommodation, it is expected that at least 100,000 people will pay homage just like at Sanam Luang. As for the process of summoning the relics of the Lord Buddha this time, it is quite complicated. Due to its limitations, it is a very valuable ancient artifact . It has to be coordinated through the Government of India. It must be presented to Parliament first and in one year it can only be taken out of the country for installation in one country per year. In addition, the Arahant's relics of the Apostles themselves It was not taken out of the stupa at Sanchi. For a period of 72 years, this summoning was considered a big deal. So it takes a lot of extra effort. To allow Thai people to have access to things that are evidence of the existence of the Buddha. and propagate the principles To bring peace to the world The summoning was successful. It is considered the greatest pride of life. For the place where the Buddha's relics are enshrined and the Arahant's relics The northern region can pay homage between 5-8 March 2024 at Hor Kham Luang, Royal Park Rajapruek, Chiang Mai Province from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Between 10-13 March 2024 at Wat Mahawanaram (Wat Pa Yai), Ubon Ratchathani Province from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and finally, in the southern region, between 15-18 March 2024 at Wat Mahathat Wachiramongkol (Wat Bang Thong). Krabi Province from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. After that, on March 19, it will be brought back to be enshrined in India as usual. Source: Thai News Agency