Bangkok, Social Security provides over 6 million in compensation for the crane collapse in Rayong. Labor Minister emphasizes safety standards. Ensure that all workers have access to social security rights.
From the incident of a crane collapsing on scaffolding during the construction of an iron and steel factory in Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province, 7 foreign employees died on March 29, 2024, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor, said He received the incident report out of concern for the employees who were affected. And I would like to express my condolences to the heirs of the deceased. Ready to give orders to Mr. Bunsong Thapchaiyut, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office. Speed ??up payment of compensation to the heirs of the deceased.
Mr. Bunsong Tapchaiyut, Secretary-General of the Social Security Office Has given an urgent order to Ms. Paweenrisa Kenikanon, head of the Rayong Provincial Social Security Office, Pluak Daeng Branch, and officials. Participate in the area and provid
e employment in Rayong Province. Department of Labor Protection and Welfare, Rayong Province Pluak Daeng District Chief The Superintendent of Pluak Daeng Provincial Police Station, Kamnan Tasit and the Pluak Daeng Rescue Foundation inspected and found the scene where a crane collapsed on scaffolding during the construction of a factory of Xin Ke Yuan Co., Ltd., which operates in the production of iron and steel. It is located at number 666 Village No. 2, Tasit Subdistrict, Pluak Daeng District, Rayong Province. At the time of the incident, more than 20 workers, mostly foreign workers, were working on the fifth floor scaffolding, which has a height of approximately 20 meters. The scaffolding collapsed. and toppled over, resulting in the death of 7 employees at the scene, 1 employee of Chinese nationality and 6 of Myanmar nationality. From examining the information of all employees who died The employer is registered as an insured person of the Social Security Fund. and compensation fund finished This incident
caused the death of an employee. and was injured due to work Will receive protection from the compensation fund. There is a list as follows:
Mr. LIANXI, YI, employee of Chinese nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70 percent of wages for 10 years, amounting to 1,680,000 baht, old-age pension in the amount of 4,050 baht, for a total of 1,734,050 baht.
Mr. YE KO, employee of Myanmar nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70 percent of wages for a period of 10 years in the amount of 788,424 baht, old-age pension in the amount of 1,327.23 baht, for a total of 839,751.23 baht.
Mr. SOE KO KO, employee of Myanmar nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70 percent of wages for a period of 10 years in the amount of 788,424 baht, old-age pension in the amount of 11,825.45 baht, for a total of 850,249.45 baht.
Mr. AUNG KO MIN, employee of Myanmar nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70 percent of wages for a period of 10 years in the amount of 788,424 baht, old-age pension in the amount of 1,089.72 baht, for a total of 839,513.72 baht.
Mr. SAN WIN NAUNG, employee of Myanmar nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70 percent of wages for 10 years in the amount of 788,424 baht, old-age pension in the amount of 1049.79 baht, totaling 839,473.79 baht.
Mr. MYO KHAING OO, employee of Myanmar nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70 percent of wages for 10 years in the amount of 788,424 baht, old-age pension in the amount of 8,353.90 baht, totaling 846,777.90 baht.
Mr. SOE SOE OO, employee of Myanmar nationality The eligible heir will receive funeral expenses in the amount of 50,000 baht and compensation of 70
percent of wages for a period of 10 years (coordinating with employers to verify information)
In this regard, officials of the Rayong Provincial Social Security Office, Pluak Daeng Branch, together with the Pluak Daeng District Chief Recruitment in Rayong Province and the factory representative of Xin Ke Yuan Company Limited explained the said benefits to the relatives of the deceased. has already been completed. At the same time, Mr. Pipat Ratchakitprakarn, Minister of Labor Expressed condolences to the relatives who lost their lives in this unexpected event. Ministry of Labor By the Social Security Office Ready to take care of all foreign workers All groups that come to work in Thailand Registered legally and is insured in the social security system to receive protection and benefits equally with Thai insured people.
Source: Thai News Agency