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Thursday, October 15, 2026

Thailand’s national catastrophe insurance scheme makes first payout

THB2m (US$60k) payout follows a fatal flash flood in Chiang Mai, just days after the government-backed scheme took effect on 1 October.
People wade through floodwater carrying bags and belongings beside a market.

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October 15, 2026

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