The Permanent Secretary of the Interior revealed progress in solving the problem of informal debt. Most recently, 27,520 cases were successfully mediated, with the debt amount reduced by 1,067 million baht. Still, only Sisaket, Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, and Ranong had 100% mediation completed, while urging the remaining provinces to expedite the process. 17 April 2024 Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Revealing progress in solving the problem of informal debt. After a total of 153,400 people registered, at 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, reported information on debt mediation nationwide. There are 47,433 debtors who have entered the mediation process. 27,520 mediations have been successful. The total amount of debt has decreased by 1,067.037 million baht. There are cases where creditors-debtors wish for officials to forward the matter to government investigators. Local police stations prosecuted 385 cases in which creditors and debtors met to talk. with officials as mediators And after this, the relevant agencies will follow up after the debt negotiation. In order to successfully solve the problem of informal debt throughout the entire process, the provinces that can invite the most creditors-debtors into the debt mediation process are 5 in order: 1. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 4,411 cases, 2. Songkhla Province, 4,380 cases, 3 . Sisaket Province 3,283 cases 4. Nakhon Sawan Province 2,669 cases 5. Nakhon Ratchasima Province 2,578 cases. Narathiwat and Ranong have completed the mediation process with 100% of those who have registered. We request all remaining provinces to expedite all cases. To enable registered informal debtors to receive help and resolve their informal debt problems quickly and fairly. 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 collect interest in excess of what is required by law,” said the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior. They also 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 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.), using solutions to solve problems and develop people of all ages in a sustainable way (menu to solve poverty ) to improve the quality of life for debtors who wish to receive assistance to be able to reduce expenses, increase income, expand opportunities, as well as promote group integration 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 Raise the quality of life for the better in a sustainable way. Mr. Suthiphong stated at the end that Even though registration for solving problems with debt outside the system has already been closed. But 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 launch a public relations campaign to create 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 Contact through channels including 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. which is the mission of the Ministry of Interior to relieve suffering and promote happiness
