Families to receive up to 2 million baht after Bangkok building collapse
Families of those who lost their lives in the collapse of the State Audit Office building are set to receive compensation from the Ministry of Labour, amounting up to 2 million baht per family.
Boonsong Thapchaiyuth, the ministry’s permanent secretary, visited the Coordination and Assistance Centre to assure both migrant and Thai workers of equal treatment. He stated that relatives of the deceased can apply for compensation, which will be processed and paid within 15 days.
“The compensation will range from 1 to 2 million baht. The ministry will extend support to affected migrant workers, ensuring they receive the same treatment as Thai citizens.”
Boonsong further added that employers are responsible for compensating workers covered by the Social Security Scheme.
Furthermore, the ministry will cover medical expenses for the injured through the Social Security Office and the compensation fund until recovery is complete.
Under the Social Security scheme, workers who lost their jobs due to the earthquake will receive unemployment benefits of 7,500 baht monthly for six months.
The ministry is still finalising the total number of affected workers, with a complete tally expected by April 8.
Rescue teams are continuing their search for missing persons, with 77 people still unaccounted for at the site of the 30-storey building collapse. The death toll has risen from 15 to 17 following the discovery of two more bodies on Saturday, April 5.
Meanwhile, a survey by the National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) highlighted concerns among Bangkok residents regarding building safety following the earthquake. Conducted via telephone between April 1 to 3, the poll involved 1,300 respondents aged 18 and over from various educational, occupational, and income backgrounds across the capital.
When questioned about the aftermath of the earthquake in Myanmar and Thailand, approximately 68.09% of respondents expressed concerns over the stability and safety of buildings citywide. Additionally, 59.4% doubted the effectiveness of early warning systems for future earthquakes, and 43.9% worried about the timing of the next significant quake.
The survey also gauged public confidence in the safety of different building types in Bangkok. Approximately 60% of respondents felt confident about shopping malls, while around 53% expressed confidence in hotels. In contrast, about 59% lacked confidence in the safety of private residential buildings, reported Bangkok Post.
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