Mother of victim in Bangkok bus fire seeks compassion after being asked for money following compensation
On 1 Oct, a school bus in Bangkok caught fire, tragically claiming 23 lives, including 20 students and three teachers.
On Monday (21 Oct), the mother of one of the victims sought compassion after being approached by several people in her village asking for money from the compensation she received following the tragedy, reports Thai news outlet MGR Online.
‘I didn’t win the lottery’
Following the bus fire, compensation has been provided to the injured and deceased’s families. The compensation are as follows:
- The Prime Minister’s Office’s disaster relief fund: 1,000,000 baht (S$39,000) for each deceased victim.
- Bus insurance company: 1,000,000 baht (S$39,000) for each deceased victim.
- Ministry of Justice: 200,000 baht (S$7,800) for each deceased victim.
- Ministry of Education: 180,000 baht (S$7,000) for each deceased victim.
- Ministry of Social Development and Human Security: 10,000 baht (S$390) for each deceased victim.
Source: จบข่าว on Facebook
Sadly, the mother of a first-grade student who died in the tragedy shared on Facebook that after she received her compensation, many villagers came to her asking for loans.
“Dear respected villagers, I am the mother of one of the victims. I did not win the lottery, so please have some sympathy,” she wrote. “I don’t have money to lend you. If you hadn’t been in my position, you wouldn’t understand the overwhelming pain I feel. Please think about that.”
Following the post, many netizens flooded her post with messages of compassion and support.
One netizen criticised those requesting money for being insensitive.
Source: จบข่าว on Facebook
Translation: Can’t believe this happened. Why do they have such mean hearts?
Another woman shared that a similar incident happened to her — she was approached by people requesting her money after her father passed away.
Source: จบข่าว on Facebook
Translation: When my father died, many people asked me for money, even during the funeral.
One Facebook user noted that the money wouldn’t bring lost ones back to life, but it could support the families and help them rebuild their lives after the loss.
Source: จบข่าว on Facebook
Translation: Compensation money may not bring anyone back to life, but it is meant for those who are still living. It’s for them to use in ways that help them heal, pursue something they want, recover emotionally, or even start planning a new chapter in life—whatever they choose to do with it, it’s up to them. Those asking tend to be family relatives.
Also read: Thai authorities confirm 23 dead & 2 missing in school bus fire, driver turned himself in
Thai authorities confirm 23 dead & 2 missing in school bus fire, driver turned himself in
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Featured image adapted from Fire & Rescue Thailand on Facebook and Khaosod.
