Bangkok: Initial compensation for the collapsed buildings will be managed within a budget of 100,000 baht, as confirmed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Anutin Charnvirakul. The Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation has communicated these figures, maintaining that the budget remains unchanged while advising to utilize the existing budget first.
According to Thai News Agency, Anutin Charnvirakul elaborated on the progress made by the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation, which is set to forward the issue to the Ministry of Interior. The aim is to request a trial budget for initial assistance to victims affected by the earthquake and the collapse of the Office of the Auditor General (OAG). While the figures are under review, it has been confirmed that the compensation budget will not exceed 100,000 baht, with specific amounts ranging from 13,300 to 29,700 baht allocated for the deceased and those who have suffered the loss of a vital organ.
Anutin emphasized the importance of utilizing the remaining budget from previous approvals to avoid the necessity of requesting additional central funds. He stated, "If you can save, save. If the approved budget can be used, use it. Then you won't have to ask for more budget. As for saving money, or cash flow, please ask."