Thai PM to outline assistance for Korat victims

Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-o-cha on Sunday visits a man in hospital who was injured during the soldier's rampage on Saturday in Nakhon Ratchasima. (Photo supplied). Sketched by the Pan Pacific Agency.

BANGKOK, Feb 10, 2020, Bangkok Post. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha will address the nation on Monday night on assistance to be given to families of those killed, and those injured, during the rogue soldier’s rampage in Nakhon Ratchasima on Saturday, Bangkok Post reported.

Government spokeswoman Narumon Pinyosinwat said on Monday the prime minister will spend about five minutes giving details of the assistance. It will be broadcast on the pooled TV network from 6pm.

The government had ordered state agencies to look into the rights of the victims to compensation under the various laws and regulations, and report to the government by Tuesday.

The ministries of Justice, Labour, and Social Development and Human Security had already done so, she said.

“The government is profoundly saddened and would like to extend its moral support to all Thais and the Korat people.

“We would like the Thai people and mass media to cooperate by combining efforts to better protect society,” Ms Narumon said.

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