The Permanent Secretary of the Interior moves forward to solve the problem of informal debt. Debt mediation of 51,630 cases has been completed. Debt value decreased by 1,113 million.

“Permanent Secretary of the Interior” reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 51,630 people have entered the debt mediation process. 28,600 people were able to mediate successfully. Debt amount decreased by 1,113 million baht. All provinces are urged to expedite debt mediation continuously to cover all cases and be fair. Follow up after debt mediation negotiations. In order to solve the problem of informal debt, the entire process will be successful. Leads to a sustainable improvement in the quality of life of the people.

Today (24 April 2024) Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has opened registration for citizens who wish to have the government 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 51,630 debtors have entered the mediation process, with 28,600 successfully mediating. The total debt amount decreased by 1,113.303 million baht. There were 409 cases where creditors and debtors wished for officials to forward the matter to police investigators at local police stations for prosecution. There are 5 provinces that can invite creditors-debtors into the debt mediation process at most: 1. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 5,159 cases, 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 4,870 cases, 3. Songkhla Province, 4,383 cases, 4. Sisaket Province, 3,283 cases, and 5. Chaiyaphum Province, 2,715 cases. in which creditors and debtors meet and talk 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, Nakhon Ratchasima Province is still the province with the most debtors entering the mediation process, with 5,159 cases, and 5 provinces, namely Sisaket, Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, Ranong, and Chaiyaphum, have completed the mediation process with 100% of those who have registered. Therefore, we request that all provinces The rest are integrated 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. Sutthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, further said that he asked provincial governors to set up debt resolution clinics and emphasized that he should 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 to 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 integration to create careers, create income, and have the opportunity to access financial resources. State financial institution capital 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 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 public relations. Campaign to create awareness for fellow citizens 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 Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, available 24 hours a day. There will be service personnel to assist the people in “healing suffering, nourishing happiness,” which is an important mission of the Ministry of Interior,” Mr. Suthipong said at the end.