Col. Krishna Pattanacharoen, deputy spokesman for the Royal Thai Police. Warning to those who intend to be infectedCOVID-19 in hopes of getting the insurance money There are heavy penalties, both fines and imprisonment. It can also be life-threatening as follows:
In the current situation that is still in the epidemic ofdiseaseCovid-19 As a result, many insurance companies have adjusted their marketing strategies. and have insuranceCOVID-19 to people who are interested in order to help those who have suffered from the infection of COVID-19 accidentally to have money for treatment Support the family while not working
But there are some people who use the gap to exploit in the wrong way. by doing randomly risky behaviors for yourself to be infected with COVID-19 in hopes of getting the insurance money As it appears on social media in the event of a purchase request.wooden swab following others who have tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) Put yourself at risk of contracting such infections. in order to receive insurance which caused a lot of criticism of the suitability The vast majority of social media users expressed their opinions in the opposite direction. because it increases the burden on public health unnecessarily It also reinforces the suffering of the people as well.
If there is an action in such a manner In addition to being dangerous to health and potentially life-threatening. If there is a covid-19 infection with real intent in hopes of getting insurance money May be related to the commission of an insurance fraud offense under Section 114/4 of the Life Insurance Act B.E. 2535 amended (No.4) B.E. 2562 and Section 108/4 of the Non-Life Insurance Act B.E. No. 4) B.E. 2562, which states that Any person who dishonestly claims benefits under the insurance policy or presents false evidence in the claim shall be liable to imprisonment for a term not exceeding three years or a fine not exceeding 300,000 baht, or both.
and if it is notified to the disease control officer that the infection is caused by other causes that are not true It would be an offense to report a false statement to the official. Punishable by imprisonment for not more than 6 months, a fine of not more than 10,000 baht, or both. or other laws related In addition, the insurance company has the right to refuse to pay insurance. and may be sued by the insurance company back
Deputy Spokesperson for the Royal Thai Police added that Such acts are not only illegal and have a negative effect on the perpetrators. It is also a risk of spreading the virus to society as a whole. Ask the people to cooperate with the government in implementing the public health policy. and various orders strictly related In order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and to build overall immunity Including asking to help each other as eyes and ears in surveillance of people with risky behavior and random places at risk of the epidemic of COVID-19.
If any clues or other offenses are found can report to the Call Center, Royal Thai Police Telephone number 191 or 1599 available 24 hours a day.