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Claim money after the Bangkok floods

What the BMA, DDPM and the news have published about the 2 schemes for people whose homes were flooded, in one place. Apply through the official services.

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What the BMA pays

These are the most you can get. The BMA does not pay the same to everyone. It pays for the damage it finds, so you may get less.

Most you can get from the BMA
Kind of helpMost you can get
Repairs to your home88,600 baht per home
Temporary accommodation, home partly damaged3,000 baht per household
Temporary accommodation, whole home damaged3,000 baht per household a month, for up to 2 months
Basic living costs, whole home damaged3,800 baht
Basic living costs, home partly damaged1,900 baht
Tools and stock for your work13,500 baht per household
Treatment as an outpatient2,000 baht per person
Treatment as an inpatient4,000 baht per person
If you were injuredA further 2,300 baht per person
Funeral35,700 baht per person
If the person who died supported the householdA further 35,700 baht per person
What repairs cover

Only repair materials for the structure of the building, listed on the BMA's form, at what the damage really costs. Rented homes are not covered.

What temporary accommodation covers

Rent or somewhere else to stay, if you usually lived in the home and had to move out because it was damaged or flooded.

What tools and stock cover

Tools for the main work that supports your household, including raw materials, goods and services, at what you actually paid.

The amounts may still change by Cabinet decision.

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