Justice Minister gives compensation worth two million baht to families of 19 deceased victims of Mountain B nightclub fire

[webfact]

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By Tanakorn Panyadee

 

Sattahip — Justice Minister gave compensation worth two million baht to the families of the 19 deceased victims of the Mountain B nightclub fire, saying he would consider asking the Department of the Special Investigation (DSI) to treat this case as a special case.

Somsak Thepsutin, Minister of Justice, on Friday, August 19th, delivered compensation worth 2,090,000 baht in total to the families of the 19 victims who lost their lives in the Mountain B nightclub fire, which took place in Chonburi’s Sattahip district on August 5th.

 

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[EdrigoSalvadore]

I think the people still suffering in the hospital might need it more, especially the foreigners who can't pay the hospital bills.

[ukrules]

105,000 Baht per family, such generosity.

 

Who's paying for the care of the burn victims, this might keep them in ICU for a couple of days.

[law ling]

2 hours ago, EdrigoSalvadore said:

I think the people still suffering in the hospital might need it more, especially the foreigners who can't pay the hospital bills.

Well said Sir.

 

Indeed for comparison the Vietnamese girl's medical bills to date have been reported as B600,000 (and are continuing).

[RichardColeman]

1 hour ago, ukrules said:

105,000 Baht per family, such generosity.

Yes, 3 months salary of your lost loved one is pitiful 

[ronster]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

saying he would consider asking the Department of the Special Investigation (DSI) to treat this case as a special case

Why special ?
How many other fires in places over the years were ‘ special’ !

[Excel]

From the department whose role it is to ensure laws are enacted and that they are carried out or otherwise punished for not doing so.  Had that occurred then perhaps 19 people may still be alive and the BS surrounding the Justice Dept. now chest banging photo op for awarding such paltry compensation would have been unnecessary.

Edited August 22, 2022 by Excel

[kotsak]

41 minutes ago, ronster said:

4 hours ago, webfact said:

saying he would consider asking the Department of the Special Investigation (DSI) to treat this case as a special case

Why special ?
How many other fires in places over the years were ‘ special’ !

They are deemed special when they involve special people. ????

[newnative]

A pittance.  Meanwhile, owner and his son quickly came up with 1.3 million for bail.  Revoke the bail and pass the 1.3MB along to the victims--as a start on what they owe them.

[Elkski]

So 3000$ USD is that it?  

[Bangkok Barry]

3 hours ago, kotsak said:

They are deemed special when they involve special people. ????

They are deemed special when it's reported in the international media.

[hotchilli]

7 hours ago, ukrules said:

105,000 Baht per family, such generosity.

 

Who's paying for the care of the burn victims, this might keep them in ICU for a couple of days.

The mountain B family I would hope.

I'd love to see a hospital try to sue a victim for money who can't afford to pay and it goes to court.

[harada]

Divulging who the silent partners are would explain the prompt compensation payouts, but I doubt this will happen, it will more likely be a bail and a ticket to Dubai scenario. ✈️

[Aussieroaming]

The Justice Minister probably skimmed half of the money off under the one for you, one for me rule.

[paulikens]

As far as know I don't know any other country where compensation is paid out so quick, there's usually at least a full proper investigation before compensation is even talked about.    Is this because they know Thais are brought off easily and happy to accept blood money and so then won't kick up a fuss????

[Leaver]

 

And there you have it, the price of life in Thailand.