OIC accelerates insurance assistance. “The bus crashed into Phaya Koupree Abyss”, 4 deaths, 49 injuries in Sisaket Province
Mr. Suthiphon Taweechaikan, Secretary-General of the Office of Insurance Commission (Secretary-General of the Insurance Commission) revealed that from the bus accident at Luang Pu Suang Wat Phrai Pattana Technological College. Sisaket Province Providing transportation services for runners participating in the "Suranaree Trail Run 2023 Season 2" program on the Thai-Cambodian border. Had an accident that crashed into the railing of a bridge falling into the abyss "Pha Phaya Koupree" on the road 2201 (entrance-exit route) Chong Sa Ngam Permanent Border Crossing) at the rocky cliff, Village No. 8, Phrai Phatthana Sub-district, Phu Sing District, Sisaket Province causing the death of 4 passengers and 49 injuries occurred on July 9, 2023
In this regard, initially ordered the benefit protection line Integration with the Regional Promotion and Insurance Division, Office of the Insurance Commission Region 5 (Ubon Ratchathani) and Office of the Insurance Commission, Sisaket Province As the owner of the scene check insurance Along with following up on damage reports urgently through a platform to report information in case of group or major accidents with electronic systems. Including going to the area to fully facilitate insurance for the families of the victims and bring the insurance system to help alleviate the suffering for the families of the deceased and the injured with efficiency and fairness. Security Guard Sisaket Province Immediately went to the area to facilitate insurance And from the preliminary examination, it was found that the bus It is a vehicle that has been retired from the Army. Which Luang Pu Suang Technological College, Wat Phrai Phatthana, has requested to buy and later improve it for normal use. This car is in the process of applying for registration with the Sisaket Provincial Transport Office. because it was a government vehicle before Therefore, there is no insurance under the Motor Accident Victims Protection Act, 1992 or compulsory motor insurance. Including not taking out voluntary car insurance
However, from the examination it was found that according to the Car Accident Victims Protection Act, 1992 by the Victims Compensation Fund statutory heirs of the deceased have the right to receive preliminary damages as cremation costs from the Victims Compensation Fund in the amount of 35,000 baht, and in the event that the injured person is entitled to receive medical expenses as actually paid, not exceeding 30,000 baht, which the Office of the OIC in Sisaket Province In the process of coordinating evidence from the statutory heirs of the deceased. If receiving complete documents and evidence, he will expedite the payment of initial damages as soon as possible.
In addition, the OIC has accelerated the investigation that the deceased had other types of insurance, such as life insurance, personal accident insurance. included or not And from examining the insurance information of the 4 deceased people, it was found that the insurance information for 3 persons was insured with Muang Thai Life Assurance Public Company Limited, beginning on September 25, 2014, and the end of coverage on September 25. 2024 Life insurance amount 100,000 baht, insured with Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited, starting on 11 June 2021, end of coverage date 11 June 2026, insured amount 1,000,000 baht and insured with Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited Start date March 1, 2023 End of coverage date February 29, 2024 Sum insured 200, 000 baht, accident insurance policy with Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited, starting on September 1, 2022, end of coverage date, August 31, 2023, sum insured 100,000 baht and accident insurance policy with the company Dhipaya Insurance Public Company Limited starts on August 31, 2022, the end of coverage is August 31, 2023, the sum insured is 100,000 baht, while other victims are in the process of checking information.
The OIC will coordinate with the insurance company so that the family of the deceased can receive compensation according to the insurance contract as soon as possible. Out of the 49 injured, 19 have returned home and 30 are still receiving treatment in hospitals, of which 13 were treated at Sisaket Hospital, 3 cases at Sappasitthi Prasong Hospital, 4 cases at Phu Sing Hospital, and 4 cases at Buached Hospital. 3 cases, Surin Hospital, 3 cases, Weerawatyothin Camp Hospital, 3 cases, and Trakan Phuet Phon Hospital, 1 case, Office of the Insurance Commission, Sisaket Province coordinated with the said hospital To notify the benefits of filing medical expenses according to the right from the victims compensation fund
In addition, the OIC will integrate with the Thai Life Assurance Association. and the Thai General Insurance Association to verify further whether the deceased from this accident has other types of insurance or not. If it is found later that the victims have additional types of insurance, they will help coordinate to receive additional compensation according to the specified insurance contract.
“The Office of Insurance Commission would like to express its deepest condolences to the families of the deceased and injured. However, accidents can happen anywhere. Any time and with everyone Therefore, we would like to campaign for all car owners who have a car to use to take compulsory insurance (Phor.Bor.) and check the condition of the car before it is ready for use. Be careful when driving recklessly. Including the importance of insurance to be used as a risk management tool. Both compulsory insurance (Phor.Bor.) and voluntary motor insurance accident insurance Life insurance and other types of insurance, so that at least the insurance system can help manage risks and remedy various losses that occur. If you want to ask for more information about insurance For inquiries, please contact the OIC Hotline 1186 or Add Line Official @oicconnect,” said the secretary-general of the OIC.-Thai News Agency
Source: Thai News Agency