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Accelerate survey and compensation for damages from summer storms

Somsak" urges northern and northeastern provinces Summary of the damage to homes from the effects of last week's summer storm, estimated at more than 500 homes, confirms that the government is ready to compensate people who were damaged by the disast...


Somsak” urges northern and northeastern provinces Summary of the damage to homes from the effects of last week’s summer storm, estimated at more than 500 homes, confirms that the government is ready to compensate people who were damaged by the disaster.

Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Deputy Prime Minister, revealed that during the past week there were summer storms in many provinces in Thailand. Resulting in damage to houses Many electrical poles fell. In the northeastern region, the affected provinces are Buriram, Udon Thani Province, Sakon Nakhon Province, Nakhon Phanom Province, and in the northern region, Phayao Province, Chiang Mai Province, Chiang Rai Province, Phrae Province, Sukhothai Province, etc. At this time, people are affected by residence Request the province to hasten relevant agencies to meet to summarize the damages immediately. and quickly send the matter to the Disaster Victim Assistance Fund Office of the Prime Minister This portion of the relief money will reach the people’s hands quickly.

Mr
. Somsak said that for the criteria for assessing damages in the case of a damaged house. If there is little damage Damage (less than 30% damage) not more than 15,000 baht per house, severe damage (30-70% damage) not more than 70,000 baht per house, and total house damage (more than 70% damage) not more than 230,000 baht per house. There is also the cost of consumer goods. Additional consumption of 5,000 baht, including if you die, will receive 50,000 baht for funeral expenses, 30,000 baht for alimony, and 50,000 baht for families with children under 25 years of age.

‘At this time, Thailand is still at risk in many areas of summer storms. which during the past week There are estimated to be at least 500 boat houses damaged. People are asked to follow the news and be vigilant in the first place. When a house is damaged due to a disaster Everyone can receive compensation. From the Disaster Victim Assistance Fund Office of the Prime Minister Meet the criteria I mentioned above. I would like to confirm that the
government is concerned about the well-being of the people in every problem. But everything has a process and steps for this matter. I will follow up so that everyone’s problems can be resolved,’ Mr. Somsak said.-314.-

Source: Thai News Agency