“Ministry of Interior” reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 30,686 people have entered the debt mediation process. 19,811 people were able to mediate successfully. Debt amount decreased by 785 million baht. All areas are urged to expedite. Continuously follow up on solving the problem of informal debt problems. along with integrating cooperation to organize activities to promote and develop the quality of life for debtors outside the system

Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has opened registration for citizens who wish 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. At 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs,
Department of Provincial Administration, has reported information on debt mediation throughout the country. A total of 30,686 debtors have entered the mediation process. 19,811 of them were successful in mediation. The total debt amount decreased by 785.275 million baht. There were also cases where creditors-debtors wished for officials to forward the matter to investigators at local police stations, prosecuting 340 cases. There are five provinces that can invite creditors-debtors into the debt mediation process at most: 1. Songkhla Province, 2,971 cases, 2. Nakhon Sawan Province, 2,669 cases, 3. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 2,160 cases, 4. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 1,497 cases, and 5. Narathiwat Province, 1,325 cases. in which creditors and debtors meet and talk with officials as middlemen And after this, the relevant agencies will follow up after the mediation negotiations. In order to solve the problem of informal debt problems, the entire process will be successful.

Mr. Suthiphong said that from the M
inistry of Interior The Department of Provincial Administration has informed all provinces to organize activities. “Debt resolution market” by assigning provinces to notify districts to organize activities within their area of ??responsibility at least 4 times a month and report overall information on activities throughout the province to the Ministry of Interior within the 25th of every month. Currently, the Ministry of Interior Registration for solving the problem of informal debt has closed on February 29, 2024 in order to integrate cooperation in accelerating the process of solving the problem of informal debt continuously. The Department of Provincial Administration has therefore issued a letter of caution and requesting cooperation to the provincial governor. Permanent Secretary of Bangkok and the Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police To drive assistance to registrants concretely Including expediting the process of solving the problem of informal debt in accordance with government policy. as well as bei
ng able to integrate work with relevant agencies effectively

Mr. Suthiphong added that As for the province, it has been emphasized to the governor to instruct district chiefs. Assigned the District Community Development Office As secretary to the executive committee of the Center for Operations 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 in a sustainable way (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 i
n a sustainable way.

‘Although registration for resolving problems with informal debt has already been closed, However, the debt mediation process And improving the quality of life of the people is not yet finished. Ask the provincial governor and district chief to carry out a public relations campaign to create awareness among citizens who are suffering from the problem of informal debt. or other problems that cannot be resolved on your own. 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. Suthiphong said at the end.

Source: Thai News Agency