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Dorm owner seeks share of student flood relief funds

Dorm owner seeks share of student flood relief funds

Khaosod•Society•42m ago

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A university student filed a police report after a dormitory owner allegedly demanded a 4,000 baht portion of the student's government flood relief payment.

  • •The incident took place in Ratchasan District, Chachoengsao Province.
  • •Students received 9,000 baht in government flood relief funds.
  • •The dormitory owner allegedly requested 4,000 baht per room for repairs.
  • •The dormitory manager claims the payment was agreed upon to replace flood-damaged furniture.

Overview

  • •A dormitory in Ratchasan District, bordering a university in Bang Khla District, was flooded in early October 2026.
  • •Teeraphat, a 22-year-old university student, reported the matter to Ratchasan Police Station on November 12, 2026.
  • •Teeraphat stated that the dormitory owner requested 4,000 baht from the 9,000 baht government relief fund, threatening that those who did not pay might be forced to move out.
  • •The dormitory owner claimed the requested 4,000 baht would be used to repair damages to the dormitory.
  • •The dormitory manager claimed students agreed to the 4,000 baht payment to purchase new beds, wardrobes, and mattresses because the old ones were destroyed by the flood.
  • •The dormitory manager denied forcing students to pay and stated that those dissatisfied could receive their 4,000 baht back and find new housing.
  • •Police Lieutenant Colonel Anek Silman is investigating the facts to ensure fairness for the affected parties.

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Key Entities

Person

Teeraphat(ธีรภัทร์)
A 22-year-old university student who filed a police report regarding the flood relief fund dispute.
Police Lieutenant Colonel Anek Silman(พ.ต.ท.เอนก ศิลมั่น)
The inquiry officer at Ratchasan Police Station investigating the case.

Organization

Ratchasan Police Station(สภ.ราชสาส์น)
The police station where the incident was reported.

Place

Ratchasan District(อ.ราชสาส์น)ℹ️
The district in Chachoengsao Province where the dormitory is located.
Chachoengsao Province(จ.ฉะเชิงเทรา)ℹ️
The province where the incident occurred.
Bang Khla District(อ.บางคล้า)ℹ️
The district where the university mentioned in the article is located.