Interior reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 42,717 cases have entered the debt mediation process. 25,867 cases were able to mediate successfully. Debt amount decreased by 1,019 million baht. All provinces are urged to expedite debt mediation continuously to cover all cases and be fair.
Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior opened registration for citizens who wished for the government to help solve the problem of informal debt in accordance with government policy. With a total of 153,400 people registering, the Ministry of Interior has informed all provinces and districts to continue solving the problem of informal debt. By inviting creditors and debtors to enter into the debt mediation process.
As of 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, reported data on debt mediation throughout the country. There are 42,717 debtors who have entered the mediatio
n process. 25,867 mediations were successful. The total amount of debt decreased by 1,019.397 million baht, and there were cases where creditors-debtors There is a wish for officials to forward the matter to police investigators in the area to prosecute 376 cases, with the highest number of provinces being able to invite creditors-debtors into the debt mediation process, 5 in order: 1. Songkhla Province, 4,378 cases, 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. 3,478 cases, 3. Nakhon Sawan Province, 2,669 cases, 4. Sisaket Province, 2,343 cases, and 5. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 2,269 cases, where creditors and debtors met and talked. with officials as middlemen And after this, the relevant agencies will follow up after the debt negotiation. In order to solve the problem of informal debt problems, the entire process will be successful.
‘About solving the problem of informal debt problems throughout the country. Today Songkhla Province It is still the province with the most debtors entering the mediation process, 4,378,
and 3 provinces, namely Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, and Ranong, have completed the mediation process with 100% of those who have registered. Therefore, all remaining provinces are asked to integrate with Network partner agencies Expedite creditors and debtors to enter into the mediation negotiation process in all cases. To enable registered informal debtors to receive help and resolve their informal debt problems quickly and fairly. And the success of mediation in every case must be taken into account. If mediation cannot be used Immediately prosecute those who commit illegal acts. Because informal debt is considered illegal, meaning lending without a license. They also charge interest in excess of what is required by law,’ Mr. Suthipong added.
Mr. Suthiphong further said that he asked the provincial governor to set up a debt resolution clinic. Ready to emphasize to instruct the district chief. Assigned the District Community Development Office As secretary to the executive committee of the Center for Operatio
ns to Eliminate Poverty and Develop People of All Ages in accordance with the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy at the district level (S.C.P.O.), implement solutions to solve problems and develop people of all ages sustainably (menu Solve poverty) to improve the quality of life for debtors who wish to receive assistance to reduce expenses, increase income, expand opportunities, as well as promote group formation to further create careers. Including the opportunity to access funding sources from government financial institutions. In order not to return to the cycle of informal debt. and be able to rely on themselves according to the philosophy of sufficiency economy So that people can improve their quality of life in a sustainable way.
‘Although the registration for resolving problems with informal debt has been closed, however, the debt mediation process And improving the quality of life of the people is not yet finished. Ask provincial governors and district chiefs to carry out public relations campaigns to cr
eate awareness among citizens who are suffering from the problem of informal debt. or other problems that cannot be corrected by oneself and need help from the government You can contact us through the Ministry of Interior’s Damrongtham Center. Both the provincial Damrongtham Center Damrongtham District Center Or call the hotline 1567, where there will be service personnel available 24 hours a day to help the people. This is the mission of the Ministry of Interior to “cure suffering and promote happiness,” Mr. Suthipong said at the end.
Source: Thai News Agency