Thailand Office of Insurance Commission coordinates claims support after Mukdahan road accident kills 10 monks

The Thailand Office of Insurance Commission said it has sent its Mukdahan provincial office to investigate and provide insurance assistance after a car struck a group of Buddhist monks in Mukdahan province on July 2. Preliminary information indicates 10 monks died, two were seriously injured and 10 were injured, although the identities of victims, the details of injuries and related information are still being verified. The regulator is coordinating with relevant agencies to help victims and eligible heirs access insurance benefits and claims payments. A preliminary check found that the vehicle involved carried compulsory motor accident victim protection insurance, with coverage running from March 6, 2026 to March 6, 2027. The Office of Insurance Commission has asked the insurer to verify entitlements, go on site to assist victims and heirs, and provide information on compensation claims. Under the compulsory motor accident scheme, injured victims can receive initial medical expenses of up to THB 30,000 each without waiting for fault to be determined, while death or permanent disability is covered for THB 35,000 each. If the driver is later found legally liable, additional benefits apply under the policy terms, including medical expenses of up to THB 80,000 per injured person including the initial payment, compensation of up to THB 500,000 per person for death or total permanent disability including the initial payment, and inpatient daily compensation of THB 200 for up to 20 days.