Workmen's Compensation Fund Claim
เคลมกองทุนเงินทดแทน (Workmen's Compensation) · § Advisory
Quick Answer
File KT.16 within 15 days → submit KT.16, 20, 44 → medical coverage → if denied, 30-day appeal → Labour Court.
Timeline: Approval 15–30 days · appeal 60 days · Labour Court 6–12 months.
Official fee: None · Labour Court fees waived.
Legal Basis
Workmen's Comp Act B.E. 2537 · employer premium 0.2–1.0% of payroll · employee gets 70% wage (max THB 20k/mo) + medical THB 65k (extendable 300k/1M/2M) + rehab · 180-day filing prescription.
Who Needs This
Employees injured on duty · families of deceased workers · occupational disease (e.g., back from prolonged sitting).
Required Documents
- KT.16 incident report
- Medical certificate
- Witness statements
- 3-mo pre-incident payslips.
Common Pitfalls
- Filing beyond 15 days = allowed but hard to prove · retain CCTV.
- Off-hours 'commute' injuries must be routine commute.
- Denial for 'negligence' valid only for provable alcohol/drug use.
Typical Use-cases
- Construction fall from height
- Office syndrome requiring surgery
- Teacher slipping on school stairs.
FAQ
- Employer keeps paying salary?
- First 3 days · after that fund pays 70% (max THB 20k/mo).
- Death benefit?
- Funeral THB 50k + 70% × 10 yrs (max 20k/mo) to dependants.
- Office syndrome claimable?
- Yes if certified occupational + ≥3-yr exposure.
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