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Nursing Assistant Brewery Fire Victim Cremated

Nursing Assistant Brewery Fire Victim Cremated

Matichon•Society•1h ago

Reader Briefing

The family of Maneerat Bomklang, a nursing assistant killed in a brewery fire, held a cremation ceremony while demanding responsibility from the owner.

  • •Maneerat Bomklang, a 38-year-old nursing assistant, was one of 34 people killed in a brewery fire in Lat Phrao, Bangkok.
  • •The cremation ceremony took place on July 18 at Wat Chatukam Matchimaram in Buriram province.
  • •The Social Security Office provided initial compensation of 322,478 baht to the deceased's family.
  • •The family of Maneerat Bomklang reports that the brewery owner has provided no apology or financial assistance.

Overview

  • •On July 12, a fire occurred at a brewery in Lat Phrao, Chomphon Subdistrict, Chatuchak District, Bangkok.
  • •As of 12:18 PM on July 19, the brewery fire resulted in 34 deaths.
  • •The cremation ceremony for Maneerat Bomklang was held on July 18 at Wat Chatukam Matchimaram, Buriram province.
  • •The Social Security Office delivered 322,478 baht in compensation from the Social Security Fund to the family of Maneerat Bomklang.
  • •S.O. Thaweeporn, the husband of Maneerat Bomklang, stated that the brewery owner or representatives have not visited or sent wreaths to the family.
  • •S.O. Thaweeporn stated that despite reports of 10,000 baht initial assistance per victim from the brewery's lawyer, the family has received no contact as of July 18.
  • •Mayuree, the mother of Maneerat Bomklang, requested the brewery owner to show responsibility and discuss compensation with the family.
  • •S.O. Thaweeporn is calling for government agencies to act as mediators in negotiations for remediation and damages.

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Key Quotes

S.O. Thaweeporn
"I will not let my wife die for nothing."
ผมจะไม่ให้เมียผมตายฟรี

Key Entities

Person

Maneerat Bomklang(มณีรัตน์ บ่มกลาง)
A 38-year-old nursing assistant who died in the brewery fire.
Thaweeporn(ทวีพร)
The husband of Maneerat Bomklang who is seeking justice for his wife.
Mayuree(มยุรี)
The 57-year-old mother of Maneerat Bomklang.

Organization

Social Security Office(สำนักงานประกันสังคม)
The government agency that provided initial compensation to the victim's family.

Place

Wat Chatukam Matchimaram(วัดจตุคามมัชฌิมาราม)
The temple in Buriram province where the cremation ceremony was held.
Lat Phrao(ลาดพร้าว)
The location of the brewery fire in Bangkok.