Bangkok: Department of Rights Protection Explaining the cause of a chemical tank explosion in the middle of Map Ta Phut. The victim died Have the right to receive compensation of 110,000 baht
From the case on May 9, 2024, there was an explosion and fire at a chemical storage tank of a company located in the Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate, Rayong Province. It was found that 1 person died and another employee was injured. Many of them
Ms. Amon Siangyai, Director-General of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection, said that she would like to express her condolences for this incident. By the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection Has coordinated with the Rayong Provincial Justice Office. To visit the area and inform about the right to receive compensation according to the Act on Compensation for Victims and Compensation and Expenses for Defendants in Criminal Cases B.E. 2001 and its amendments, etc. But due to Rayong Province A state of emergency has been declared. So we have to wait for the sit
uation to resolve first. and officials will go to the area as soon as possible to meet the victims or their heirs.
Director-General of the Department of Rights and Liberties Protection further said that assistance and remedies are provided according to the Compensation for Victims and Compensation and Expenses Act for Defendants in Criminal Cases B.E. 2001 and its amendments, if there is damage to life or body from Criminal offenses of others Where he or she is not involved in the commission of an offense, he or she is considered a victim. who have the right to receive compensation as follows
in the case of death Has the right to receive compensation in the amount of 110,000 baht, including (1) compensation in the event of death in the amount of 50,000 baht (2) funeral expenses 20,000 baht (3) loss of care and support 40,000 baht (4) other damages 40,000 baht. injured Have the right to receive compensation, including (1) medical expenses not exceeding 40,000 baht (2) rehabilitation expenses not exceeding 20
,000 baht (3) loss of income earned According to the minimum wage in the province in which the work is carried out, not more than 1 year (*Minimum wage in Rayong Province, 2024, 361 baht per day)(4) Compensation for other damages not more than 50,000 baht.
In both cases, it depends on the conclusion of the investigation officer’s opinion on the case. and consideration of the sub-committee considering compensation for victims in Rayong Province again. 411
Source: Thai News Agency