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Contractor pledges B120m

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APRIL 22, 2025

China Railway No. 10 (Thailand), the contractor of the collapsed State Audit Office (SAO) building, will set aside 120 million baht to compensate victims of the tragedy, the justice minister confirmed yesterday, adding the move will not impact the criminal case related to the tragedy.

- WASSAYOS NGAMKHAM

Contractor pledges B120m

Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong said he had been informed by the investigating officers in the case that China Railway No.10 (Thailand) Co would approve 120 million baht to compensate the families of victims who died and the injured.

Currently, 51 people have been confirmed dead, with nine injured and 43 still missing.

The funds will be channelled through the Ministry of Justice. However, he clarified that this is not related to the criminal case, but is more about humanitarian concerns and the damage caused.

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