The Social Security Office held a joint meeting with police to expedite medical expense assistance and compensation for victims of the Lat Phrao brewery incident. An investigation found no employees or workers with social security rights. Coordination is underway to repatriate the body of a Laotian employee to his hometown.
At Phahonyothin Police Station at 10:00 a.m. on 14 July 2026, representatives from the Social Security Office met with police officers to follow up and survey the injured and deceased victims to determine if anyone had welfare or social security rights. The goal was to accelerate assistance for medical treatment and compensation for injuries and deaths. Initially, it was confirmed that a Laotian individual who died at the scene was employed by the establishment. Data collection is ongoing to find ways to assist, including repatriating the deceased’s body for funeral rites in his hometown, as relatives contacted reporters requesting help since the family has no means to communicate.
However, the Social Security Office’s check of those registered under Sections 33, 39, and 40 of the Social Security Act found that most registered individuals were customers and the owner of the establishment. Notably, the owner had social security rights under Section 40, but none of the employees or workers were found to have any social security welfare rights. The Ministry of Labour and Social Security Office will provide protection under the Social Security Act and conduct a fact-finding investigation into when the business began and employment started, before enforcing the law to require the employer to register workers retroactively.
Additionally, officials advised Ms. Praparak, the girlfriend of the injured sound engineer, regarding medical treatment and patient transfer using NHSO rights. She was concerned because her partner had been treated for more than 72 hours and might be transferred to the original hospital, fearing costs or further injury during transfer. The Social Security Office recommended contacting NHSO directly. If transferring to the original hospital is inconvenient, officials can coordinate with hospitals in the patient’s Bangkok area of residence. This arrangement is possible if the employer signs the certification.
The coordination process requires time, but once contact is made, officials will provide full support. They assured the family that comprehensive care will be given and urged them to remain reassured.