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OIC accelerates insurance assistance The cause of the collapse of Lat Krabang elevated road

Bangkok, July 12 – OIC accelerates insurance assistance. On Nut-Lat Krabang elevated road collapsed, ready to heal damage to life and property Compensation for victims fully

Mr. Suthiphon Thawichaikan, Secretary-General of the Office of Insurance Commission, revealed that in the case of the On Nut-Lat Krabang Road Elevated Project, (in front of PTT gas station) Luang Phaeng Road, Tab Yao Subdistrict, Lat Krabang District, Bangkok collapsed during construction Resulting in 2 deaths and 12 injuries. The incident on July 10, 2023, has ordered the Bang Na District OIC Office and the Tha Phra Sai District OIC Office to protect benefits. Inspect insurance and follow up on damage reports urgently through the electronic reporting platform for group or major accidents. to visit the area to facilitate insurance for the victims and their families To bring the insurance system to alleviate suffering for the families of the deceased and the injured with efficiency and fairness.

From checking the damage to life Bodily and property from this accident, it was found that both of the deceased were employees of the project. As for the 12 injured, 5 were construction workers and 7 people using the route in that area. Has insured the performance according to the contract with the company. Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited, starting from June 9, 2023 to November 24, 2025, covers liability to third parties in the amount of 50 million baht in the proportion of 60 percent and Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited in the proportion of 40 percent.

For property damaged from such incidents Preliminary examination found as follows: 1. 1 motorcycle, 1 car, voluntarily insured with the Viriyah Insurance Public Company Limited. Take out voluntary insurance with AIOI Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited. 4. 1 car Take out voluntary insurance with Thanachart Insurance Public Company Limited. 5. 2 3-storey buildings on Luang Phaeng Road, Tub Yao, Lat Krabang, Bangkok (In the process of checking insurance) 6. PTT gas station, Jiang-Asawan Nongkhai Co., Ltd. Address 608 Luang Phaeng Road, Tab Yao Subdistrict, Lat Krabang District, Bangkok. Make property insurance with Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited, the sum insured is 40,000,000 baht, starting coverage from 21 February 2023 to 21 February 2024 and 7. Lotus Department Store, Thanon Luang Phaeng Branch take some damage by insuring with Bangkok Insurance Public Company Limited

In order to follow up on the payment of compensation for the dead and injured, the Bangna District Office of Insurance Commission has coordinated with the insurance companies involved in this accident. In order to fully compensate the compensation for the families of the deceased and the injured. In addition, the OIC is in the process of integrating with the Thai Life Assurance Association. and the Thai General Insurance Association to further verify that The fatalities and injured in this accident have other types of insurance. included or not If it is found later that the victims have additional types of insurance, they will receive additional compensation according to the insurance contract specified in all respects.

“The Office of Insurance Commission would like to express its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased and deep concern for those injured in this accident. and ready to fully take care of insurance Accidents can happen anywhere, anytime and with everyone, so it is important to pay attention to insurance to help manage risks. Especially the construction of projects related to public utilities. or transportation infrastructure Insurance should cover all dimensions. In order for the insurance system to help manage risks and remedy various losses, inquire at the OIC hotline 1186, ”said the secretary-general of the OIC.-Thai News Agency

Source: Thai News Agency