Bangkok:The Prime Minister has initiated the first compensation payment under the National Disaster Insurance Scheme by transferring 2 million baht to the daughter of a flash flood victim in Chiang Mai.
According to Thai News Agency, the compensation was transferred in a ceremony at Government House, with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul presiding over the event. The scheme, which began on October 1st, aims to provide swift and efficient relief. The funds were sent in real-time to the daughter of Kesarin Tasini, who lost her life in the flash floods on October 5th.
The Prime Minister advised the recipient to manage the funds prudently, cautioning against borrowing money and urging her to save for her siblings’ future. He also instructed the local governor to support the affected family, highlighting that while compensation is necessary, the government prioritizes public safety to prevent such tragedies.