The Ministry of Interior reveals the total number of registrations for debt outside the system, complete in 16 days, with a debt value of 5.7 billion baht. More than 97,000 people have registered, emphasizing that the administrative department is working. Proactive If a creditor is found to have threatening behavior against the debtor Must be prosecuted according to law without exception.
Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Revealing the registration to solve problems of debt outside the system. This is the 16th day since registration opened. According to information from the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, as of 3:30 p.m., there was a total debt of 5,799.346 million baht. 97,803 people had registered, including 86,707 registrations through the online system and registration at the informal debt resolution center. 11,096 persons, totaling 68,546 creditors, with the top 5 areas/provinces with the most registrations: 1. Bangkok still the most There are 6,163 registered persons, 5,070 creditors, debt amount of 489.421 million baht. 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There are 4,207 people registered, 3,349 creditors, debt amount 253.357 million baht. 3. Songkhla Province: 3,897 people registered, 2,724 creditors, debt amount 242.073 million baht. 4. Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 3,788 registered persons, 2,359 creditors, debt amount 277.899 million baht. 5. Khon Kaen Province. There are 2,548 people registered, 2,006 creditors, debt worth 183.962 million baht, while the top 5 provinces with the fewest people registered are: 1. Mae Hong Son Province There are 131 people registered, 85 creditors, debt amount 5.344 million baht. 2. Ranong Province: 197 people registered, 126 creditors, debt amount 14.042 million baht. 3. Samut Songkhram Province. There are 262 people registered, 179 creditors, debt amount 8.365 million baht. 4. Trat Province, 330 people registered, 197 creditors, debt amount 10.237 million baht, and 5. Singburi Province. There are 358 registrants, 238 creditors, debt amount 13.679 million baht.
Mr. Suthiphong said that the important goal of solving the problem of informal debt is Bringing debtors back into the system and reconciling debts At this time, the government sector has taken full action. To check the status of both creditors and debtors, including motivating creditors to join in solving problems for debtors. At this time, in many areas there has been a process of debt mediation between creditors and debtors. which has been clearly examined according to the legal process It was found that some debtors had paid interest to the extent that they exceeded the principal. The government officials were able to successfully negotiate and compromise. By allowing the creditor to forgive the debt for which the debtor has paid interest until it exceeds the principal amount. We can call this part of the mission completed. Or can close the job It is considered one of the successes of the team solving the problem of informal debt.
“At the same time, the administration is proactive in providing assistance to debtors whose creditors display intimidating behavior. Both in the form of physical harm, property, and the use of threatening weapons. or other forms of action which is considered a violation of the law All complaints come from debtors who have registered to request government assistance. Mechanisms of the Ministry of Interior at the local level Both the provincial governor and the district chief have continuously followed up on the information every day. As well as assigning provincial and district teams to integrate with the police. and related agencies To take action against creditors who have such characteristics,” Mr. Suthipong emphasized.
Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Said at the end that The Ministry of Interior continues to emphasize that all provinces and districts integrate all sectors to help create awareness for the people to register continuously. Along with providing assistance according to the specified guidelines to the best of our ability. including assistance in mediation and debt reconciliation Assistance in taking legal action against creditors who engage in threatening behavior The Ministry of Interior is still accepting registrations for citizens who have suffered from problems with debt outside the system. both online at https://debt.dopa.go.th or walk-in at the district office or district offices throughout the country You can ask for more details at the Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, 24 hours a day, or village headman, village headman, and community leaders in the area.
Source: Thai News Agency