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300,000 Baht given to families of Thai nationals who died in Ratchaprasong bombing

BANGKOK, 23 September 2015 (NNT) - The Office of the Prime Minister has given 300,000 Baht to the families of Thai nationals who were killed in the bombing incident at Ratchaprasong intersection in Bangkok.

The Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office ML Panadda Diskul respectfully handed the amount to the families of the six deceased Thai nationals.

ML Panadda conveyed the Prime Minister’s condolences to the families of the deceased as well as to the injured. He confirmed that the authorities are doing their best to bring all the perpetrators to justice.

ML Panadda added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in charge of assisting the families of the foreign nationals who lost their lives in the tragic event.

-- NNT 2015-09-23

[dominique355]

Was there any reason given why only Thai nationals?

[thai006]

only 300 000 ? should be 1 2 3 4 million baht really

[lovelomsak]

The government didnot have to give them anything. This shows compassion for their fellow thais. They victims were killed in their own country,and the country shows they care. i feel it was a very good thing. The first positive thing this junta government has done

[BSJ]

The amounts a bit light on. If a soldier dies his family can get 750.000 to a million.

[toybits]

So I guess based on past experience, the foreigners who died will be give 10 time that amount?

[Sviss Geez]

Was there any reason given why only Thai nationals?

This report says nothing of that compensation being paid only to Thais. Once again the usual suspects are twisting the report to suit their agenda.

It has been widely reported that the Justice Ministry would be paying 100,000 baht to the families of the victims (not only the Thai victims) in addition to 300,000 baht being paid by the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

[NCC1701A]

or about $8,290.00 at current rate...

around what i paid for my Kawasaki motorcycle here in Thailand.

sad...

they don't even get the per capita income per year?

$13,430 PPP dollars (2013)

[Laughing Gravy]

Last week on TV they were sprouting the figure of 5,000 baht per death and 2,000 baht per injured and the announcer was quite proud by the way he was boasting. personally I thought it was an insult so at least this is better but I would hardly call a party. In fact even a poor factory worker on 5,000 baht a month wouldn't take many years to reach the 300,000 baht figure. Would you be happy!

[realenglish1]

What a joke 300.000 not what a person would make in a lifetime That should be the medium Lets say someone ears 15,000 baht per month then at least 1.5 Million baht for a lifetime would be more fare

[jinjin]

Betong bombing..family of the deceased received 3mil plus a life time work in the government dept. 300k is no compensation, its keep mouth shut money.

[ratcatcher]

Was there any reason given why only Thai nationals?

Yes, if you read it properly.

The Office of The Prime Minister, for whom this guy Pannada speaks, has allocated monetary compensation to Thai nationals. The Ministry of FOREIGN Affairs (MOFA) will deal with compensation for foreigners or non Thais.

Whether the compensation will be equable or greater is another matter. Fact is there are at least two departments at work here.

[captspectre]

Was there any reason given why only Thai nationals?

This report says nothing of that compensation being paid only to Thais. Once again the usual suspects are twisting the report to suit their agenda.

It has been widely reported that the Justice Ministry would be paying 100,000 baht to the families of the victims (not only the Thai victims) in addition to 300,000 baht being paid by the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

you need to take eading comprension! paragraph one and two specifically mentions "Thai Citizens" read it again slowly and when you are sober or have someone read it to you!

[godden]

Thailand only takes, never gives unless your on the take.

[Doc46]

Was there any reason given why only Thai nationals?

No,,,But No thai no money,,get it from your own country,,,WRONG but true,,, Should be at least 5 million Baht per family,,,

[Sam Jones]

Families to the murdered should sue Thai Immigration since they took bribes and let in the Bombers ... Lets hear an apology from Somyot etc. ...

All in all : Thai Immigration (Police) let Bombers in and Thai Police take the reward ... Thai logic ...

[ratcatcher]

Was there any reason given why only Thai nationals?

No,,,But No thai no money,,get it from your own country,,,WRONG but true,,, Should be at least 5 million Baht per family,,,

"ML Panadda added that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is in charge of assisting the families of the foreign nationals who lost their lives in the tragic event."

What part of that sentence did you not understand?

[connda]

Each or collectively? We care. Here's the equivalent of $3000 for the death of your family members.

Foreigners? You all are an unwanted necessity to adding to the GDP, but you should know better than to be in the vicinity of a bomb blast. Now hopefully your foreign families will expedite getting your bodies off our soil, but leave some money before your go. BTW, can we see your passport with visa stamp and departure card. Do we have the hotel your staying at on record? You're not staying any longer than 15 days we hope. Foreigners are mischievous and potential criminals. The bombing is the classic example.

Welcome to the new Land of Suspicion. We don't don't smile much anymore, not the we did before.

Edited September 23, 2015 by connda