Sisaket, Wang Hin district secretary, Sisaket province, went to the area to investigate the issue of a bank "lofting" people's money. Initially, it was found that there was evidence. Prepare to call the community bank to mediate. From the case of a villager requesting the Village Damrongtham Center, Wang Hin District, Sisaket Province, for assistance after depositing money with a community bank. which has more than 800-900 members and cannot withdraw their own money The community bank said it had run out of money. causing the villagers who are members to suffer Most recently, Mr. Techin Wanwong, Secretary of Wang Hin District Visit the area to ask for facts and visit Grandma Chon, age 65, one of the affected people The Wang Hin district deputy said that the matter was true. As evidenced, there are many villagers and students who have suffered. Especially Grandma Chon who have over 100,000 baht in deposits with the community bank but are unable to withdraw it to use Confirming that he is not complacent Init ially, some distressed villagers will be called to join in the mediation with the community bank at the beginning of the matter on January 18th. The district will be the mediator in mediating between the villagers. with community banks So that all problems can be resolved. Source: Thai News Agency SEOUL, The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Jan. 15. Korean-language dailies -- Pro-U.S. Taiwan administration clinches 'half-victory' (Kyunghyang Shinmun) -- Taiwan chooses democracy over ethnic ties (Kookmin Daily) -- Birth rate rises from 0.6 to 1.97 after 9 years in 'miracle' at Japanese firm (Donga Ilbo) -- Taiwan chooses U.S.; all eyes on Chinese aircraft carrier (Seoul Shinmun) -- Rules for general elections undecided amid struggle between rival parties (Segye Times) -- DMZ guard post inspection took place superficially by trusting North Korea (Chosun Ilbo) -- Taiwan chooses pro-U.S. president, but Lai Ching-te faces tough road ahead (JoongAng Ilbo) -- Taiwan again goes for 'anti-China' (Hankyoreh) -- Taiwan chooses anti-China, increasing risk of U.S.-China clash (Hankook Ilbo) -- Taiwan chooses U.S.; heavy seas grow fierce in the strait (Maeil Business Newspaper) -- 'Merged OCI and Hanmi will become Bayer of S. Korea': OCI Group chairman (Korea Economic Daily) English-language dailies -- North Korea conducts first ballistic missile test of year (Korea Herald) -- Taiwan's president-elect vows to defend island (Korea Times) -- Electricity rate freeze continues (Korea JoongAng Daily) Source: Yonhap News Agency