Over 3,400 seek compensation

Social Development and Human Security Minister Santi Promphat told the press yesterday that 3,426 people affected by political violence from 2005 to 2010 had registered for compensation payments.

This would require Bt2 billion from the fiscal year 2012 in remedial funds under the principle of human rights.

Santi said 3,426 victims had registered at the Ban Ratvithi Home from March 8 until April 12, as well as at Prachabodhi Centre in 35 provinces.

So far 1,042 persons had received their documents and must submit the completed forms to the Department of Social Development and Welfare in 15 days.

Affected people could still register today he said.

For information they should call the department on (02) 659 6260-2 and the Prachabodhi Centre hotline 1300.