Dormitory Owner Demands Share of Flood Relief Funds from Students
A dispute has emerged in Chachoengsao province after a dormitory owner allegedly demanded 4,000 baht from students who received 9,000 baht in government flood relief.
A controversy has erupted in Ratchasan District, Chachoengsao province, involving students and a local dormitory owner following recent flooding. According to a report by Khaosod Online, a 22-year-old university student filed a police report on November 12, 2026, alleging that the dormitory management demanded a 4,000-baht share from each student who received a 9,000-baht government flood relief payment. The management reportedly claimed the funds were necessary to cover building repairs caused by the inundation and allegedly threatened to evict any tenants who refused to comply with the demand. The student, who resides in the area while attending a nearby university, sought to document the incident with local authorities. For residents and those living in rental housing, this situation highlights potential conflicts regarding the allocation of disaster relief funds between landlords and tenants. It remains to be confirmed whether the dormitory owner has a legal basis for such a claim or if the demand constitutes an unauthorized seizure of personal relief funds. Authorities are currently reviewing the case, and further investigation is required to determine the validity of the management's actions and the rights of the affected students.
