Joining Mr Supaporn for the presentation were Thalang District Chief Pairoj Srilamul and Phiraphon Bowonthansan, Acting Chief of the Social Security Office in Phuket, along with Ministry of Labour officials and other officers.
The delegation presented financial support to Malinee Rawangpai, sister of Prasit Rawangpai, who was killed in the landslide.
Mr Prasit was insured under Section 33 of the social security scheme, explained an official report of the event.
The officials met with Ms Malinee at Wat Mongkolwararam (Wat Nai Yang) in Sakhu, south of the airport, to offer their condolences and financial support.
Malinee received a total of B83,702.43, comprising B50,000 for funeral expenses, B16,346.66 as a death benefit, and B17,355.77 from Mr Prasit’s pension contributions.
The team also visited Wilailak Khamsri, who was injured in the landslide, at Chalong Hospital.
Ms Wilailak, an employee of Kata Palm Resort Co Ltd., is insured under Section 33 of the social security scheme. She is receiving free medical treatment under her social security rights and will be compensated for lost income during her recovery, the official report noted.
She is entitled to 50% of her wages for up to 90 days at a time, with a maximum of 180 days per year, the report explained.
The Social Security Office’s investigation revealed that a total of five people, including two Thais insured under Section 33 and three Myanmar workers… or their inheritors… are entitled to compensation under social security.
The total amount allocated for compensation to these individuals is B304,592.83, the report said.