Victims of bloodshed to receive Bt3 million each
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The panel, appointed by the Truth For Reconciliation Commission of Thailand (TRCT), on Friday approved the compensation, stipulating for Bt3 million payment for each victim in connection with the political disturbances.
“The Bt3 million compensation is based on the international guidelines on cases which the government failed to keep the situation under control,” panel spokesman Anek Wongpermsenee said.
Under the panel’s recommendation, the compensation should be paid to victims of various disturbances from 2005 to last year, he said.
The compensation would be disbursed on top of payments stiplulated under existing laws.
After the Pheu Thai Party came to power in August, MP and red-shirt leader Jatuporn Promphan suggested for the Bt10 million compensation.
