Government House, A government spokesperson reveals that the Prime Minister is concerned about the problem of informal debt. Ordered to move forward with integration of work to expedite solutions. Believe that when people get out of debt It will affect the national economy. Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has revealed the total number of registrations to resolve informal debt problems, 59 days since registration opened on December 1, 2023 onwards. It is found that 135,616 people have registered, with debt worth 9,186 million. baht, mediation has been completed for 8,702 cases, debt has decreased by more than 636 million baht, along with integration of all relevant agencies to jointly solve problems. Use a mechanism at the area level to publicize the issue of registering to solve the problem of informal debt. According to the policy that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, emphasizes, citizens can register to solv e the problem of informal debt until February 29, 2024. A spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office said that information from the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, Ministry of Interior (January 28, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.) has revealed the total number of registrations for solving problems with debt problems outside the system for 59 days. It is found that 135,616 people have registered. divided into 112,300 online registrations and 20,625 registrations at the informal debt resolution center, totaling 102,731 creditors. Mr. Chai said that the top 5 provinces with the most registrations are: 1. Bangkok There are 11,080 registered persons, 7,432 creditors, debt amount 814.587 million baht. 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There are 5,534 people registered, 5,021 creditors, debt amount 373.615 million baht. 3. Songkhla Province: 5,034 people registered, 3,899 creditors, debt amount 328.719 million baht. 4. Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 4,812 registrants, 3,4 92 creditors, debt worth 384.538 million baht and 5. Surin Province. There are 3,571 registered persons, 2,403 creditors, debt amount 296.202 million baht. 'Data on informal debt mediation throughout the country found that 15,362 debtors have entered the mediation process, 8,702 mediations were successful, the debtor's debt before mediation was 1,556.153 million baht, after mediation 919.596 million baht, the debt amount decreased by 636.557 million baht, and provinces with The most able to bring debtors into the mediation process is Nakhon Sawan Province. There were 3,042 debtors who entered the mediation process, 188 of whom were successful in mediation. The debtor's debt before mediation was 236.342 million baht, after mediation was 13.922 million baht. The debt amount decreased by 222.420 million baht in cases where cooperation was not received. and unable to mediate The officer will submit a report to the investigating officer of the local police station. There have been 165 cases prosecuted in 31 provi nces,' said a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office. Mr. Chai said that he would like the people who have suffered from the problem of informal debt to You can register online at https://debt.dopa.go.th/ or register at the district office. or district offices nationwide until February 29, 2024, and if you have concerns or questions You can ask for more details at Damrongtham Center Hotline 1567 24 hours a day. 'The Prime Minister is concerned about people suffering from debt problems. Ordered to proceed with solving the debt problem, which is another important policy that affects financial stability. Believing that if the debt is gone People will have the opportunity to open their eyes and mouth. It is also another factor supporting the economic growth of the country. The Prime Minister therefore emphasizes integrated work. with all sectors, including the public sector, private sector, business sector, civil society sector in solving problems to alleviate the suffering of people who are suffering from d ebt problems in line with the government's intentions,' a spokesman for the Prime Minister's Office Said. Source: Thai News Agency