Mr. Chuchat Pramoonpol, Secretary-General of the Office of Insurance Commission (OIC), revealed that the Songkran festival sees a large influx of people traveling, both returning to their hometowns and for tourism, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Furthermore, it coincides with other important days such as Family Day and National Senior Citizens' Day. Therefore, promoting the crucial role of insurance in mitigating losses of life and property, as well as serving as a key mechanism for ensuring security and boosting public confidence, is essential. The OIC is proactively pursuing policies to improve access to the insurance system, making it more efficient, comprehensive, and equitable. The goal is to make insurance a truly accessible and reliable risk management tool for the public, while concretely pushing for preparedness in three key dimensions:

The first dimension focuses on physical and mental health. Non-communicable diseases and accidents remain leading causes of death in Thailand. The campaign promotes health care based on the "5 A's" (referring to five key aspects of health), expanding on the "6th A'" (insurance) to help manage medical expenses. This includes basic health check-ups, expert consultations, and free health check-ups through the nationwide network. The second dimension focuses on enhancing travel safety. Following the continuous increase in accident statistics during the "7 Dangerous Days" period, particularly due to high-risk behaviors such as speeding, drunk driving, and sudden lane changes, the Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) emphasizes the importance of checking vehicle conditions before traveling and strictly adhering to traffic laws. Today, the OIC, in collaboration with the Motor Vehicle Accident Victims Protection Company Limited, provided free vehicle inspections, light bulb replacements, and oil changes. This was coupled with efforts to promote compulsory motor vehicle insurance (Motor Vehicle Act) and voluntary motor vehicle insurance. Furthermore, the OIC, as a partner agency of the Road Safety Command Center, Ministry of Interior, is implementing proactive measures during the "7 Dangerous Days" period (April 10-16, 2026). Both the central and regional offices of the OIC are ensuring that the insurance system plays a crucial role in protecting everyone in the event of accidents or injuries. A third dimension focuses on financial security and long-term life planning, in line with Thailand's aging society, by promoting knowledge of saving, investing, life insurance, and health insurance to ensure a quality retirement. The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) is offering free credit checks through the National Credit Bureau, helping citizens effectively assess their financial health. In addition, the OIC is providing two affordable insurance products as "Thai New Year Gifts": "Songkran Joyful Insurance," with premiums starting at 10 baht and coverage up to 250,000 baht, and "Home Security Insurance," with premiums of only 10 baht and coverage up to 30,000 baht. Both products offer 30-day coverage and are available from March 31st to June 30th, 2026, through its nationwide network of partners.

Simultaneously, expanding its campaign from "safety" to "sustainable living," the OIC is promoting efficient energy use alongside public health. Participants are invited to join the "Energy Saving for Health" activity via the Facebook pages of all nine OIC regional offices. Simply post photos or videos showcasing energy saving in daily life with the hashtags #OIC and #EnergySavingforHealth for a chance to win prizes such as vaccination vouchers and microinsurance policies.

“This initiative reflects the role of the OIC (Office of Insurance Commission) in upgrading the insurance system to be a key mechanism in protecting the public, providing peace of mind, and promoting safety and quality of life sustainably in all aspects during important festivals,” said the Secretary-General of the OIC.

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