The Phnom Penh Post, a local news outlet in Thailand reported that Thailand’s National Health Security Office (NHSO) has paid about 1.509 billion baht ($45.65 million) from May 19, 2021, to March 8 this year.

This financial aid was intended for people who suffered from adverse reactions after receiving COVID-19 vaccines. The financial support program is under The National Health Security Office (NHSO).

The Thai PBS reported that “In case of death or permanent disability, each family will receive 400,000 baht ($11,900). 240,000 baht ($7,178) is paid for those who lose a limb or sustain a disability that affects their livelihood, and 100,000 baht ($2,990) is paid to those who suffer a chronic illness.”

The NHSO’s data confirmed that a total of 15,933 so far have filed complaints of adverse reactions to Covid-19 vaccines, 2,328 complaints were rejected.

Here’s an excerpt from the Phnom Penh Post report:

Thailand’s National Health Security Office (NHSO) has so far paid 1.509 billion baht ($45.65 million) as compensation to 12,714 people who developed side effects after they received Covid-19 vaccines.

The NHSO on March 9 reported that from May 19, 2021, to March 8 this year, a total of 15,933 people had filed complaints of negative reactions to Covid-19 vaccines.

The NHSO said 2,328 complaints were rejected after it ruled that the side effects were not related to the vaccinations.

Of the rejected cases, 875 complainants are appealing against the earlier decision of the NHSO.

It added that 891 cases were pending consideration.

National Thailand also reported:

The NHSO said 2,328 complaints were rejected after it ruled that the side-effects were not related to the vaccinations.

The NHSO added that 891 cases were pending consideration.

Of the rejected cases, 875 complainants are appealing against the earlier decision of the NHSO.

Sources: The Gateway Pundit, Phnompenhpost, Thai PBS World, National Thaniland