Supamas orders OCPB 9 flood relief measures

MGR Online•Politics•24d ago

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Minister Supamas Isarabhakdi directed the Office of the Consumer Protection Board to implement nine measures to assist flood victims.

•Supamas Isarabhakdi ordered OCPB to coordinate flood relief measures on September 30, 2026.
•The measures include free car repair assessments, reduced spare part costs, and debt relief.
•OCPB is coordinating with multiple sectors including the Bank of Thailand, insurance agencies, and automotive associations.
•Consumers can report unfair business practices via OCPB hotline 1166 or the OCPB Connect app.

•Supamas Isarabhakdi ordered OCPB to implement nine assistance measures for flood victims including tow truck procurement and home repairs.
•OCPB coordinated with the Royal Thai Police for tow truck assistance via the 191 hotline and the Tow Truck Association of Thailand for fair pricing.
•OCPB collaborated with the Insurance Garage Association to provide free repair assessments and discounts on genuine spare parts.
•OCPB consulted the Bank of Thailand on debt relief measures such as principal payment moratoriums, interest reductions, and extended payment terms.
•OCPB coordinated with OIC to manage insurance claims based on actual damages and policy coverage.
•The Thai Rent-a-Car Association established guidelines to waive the first excess fee for flood damage and provide replacement cars.
•OCPB coordinated with business operators to offer free home and electrical system inspections and extended warranties on appliances.
•Supamas Isarabhakdi warned business operators against charging unfair fees or imposing unfair conditions on affected citizens.

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Supamas Isarabhakdi(ศุภมาส อิศรภักดี)ℹ️

Minister attached to the Prime Minister's Office overseeing the Office of the Consumer Protection Board.

Office of the Consumer Protection Board(สำนักงานคณะกรรมการคุ้มครองผู้บริโภค)

The agency ordered by Supamas Isarabhakdi to coordinate nine flood relief measures for consumers.

Tow Truck Association of Thailand(สมาคมรถยกแห่งประเทศไทย)

An association that confirmed it would charge tow truck services at appropriate cost-based rates.

Insurance Garage Association(สมาคมอู่กลางการประกันภัย)

An association cooperating to provide free repair assessments and spare part discounts.

Bank of Thailand(ธนาคารแห่งประเทศไทย)ℹ️

The organization OCPB consulted regarding debt relief and payment moratoriums for flood victims.

OIC(คปภ.)ℹ️

The agency coordinating insurance claims based on actual damage and policy coverage.

Thai Rent-a-Car Association(สมาคมรถเช่าไทย)

The association providing guidelines to waive first excess fees for flood-damaged rental cars.

Bangkok District Office(สำนักงานเขตกรุงเทพมหานคร)

The entity collaborating with OCPB to receive and coordinate assistance requests in the area.