Thailand Considers New Disaster Insurance Scheme with Private Insurers
The Thai government is exploring a new disaster insurance scheme, leveraging private insurers, to provide faster and more substantial compensation to disaster victims while easing the state's financial burden. The initiative aims to enhance disaster relief by referencing Japan's model.
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