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Social Security pays the captain of “King Poseidon” is entitled to a maximum treatment fee of 2 million baht

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          Mr. Suradej Valeeidigul, Secretary General, Social Security Office The Ministry of Labor has mentioned the news of Facebook user, “Tan Deddaung Saepoo”, posted a comment on the voice of the people in Phuket who visited their relatives at Krabi Hospital and asked if he was the captain of a speedboat “King Poseidon” at the fire in Phi Phi Island two months ago, his relatives had complained that he had been treated in the hospital by himself, and no government agencies take care of it.

          Mr. Suradej said he had ordered the Social Security Office of Phuket and Krabi area responsible for checking the factual information and coordinating the area to help the workers quickly. On February 19, 2061, the Social Security Office of Krabi. Mr. Kriangkrai Boonsri, who was injured by the incident, has been contacted by the police to investigate the case. The Krabi Social Security Office understands and gives advice. Medical treatment at the employee It is funded by the Compensation Fund. This is a dangerous situation because the work is entitled to the coverage under the Compensation Benevty Act, 1994, which is a medical treatment fee of up to 2 million baht, can be treated for more than 3 days, receive a percentage compensation 60 of the monthly wage, rehabilitation work and the profession is paid as necessary in the total amount of 358,000 baht. When the employee has ended the treatment, a doctor’s assessment has shown that there is a loss of physical fitness or organs, there is a compensation of 60% of the monthly wage for a period of up to 120 months (10 years). This employee is already aware of the legal benefits.

          Social Security Office Secretary said that Social Security Office is available to provide services and care for insured employees in the system to receive equal treatment to provide employees with the right benefits to live. This will lead to better quality of life of employees in the future. You can ask for more information about the benefits. Please contact the Bangkok Social Welfare Office at 12 locations / provinces / branches / call 1506 (24 hour service). www.sso.go.th

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