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‘Big Joke’ meets protesters calling for the government to expedite debt relief for farmers.

Bangkok, "Pol. Gen. Surachet" met with protesters next to the Ministry of Finance after preparing to gradually gather more than a thousand people this evening. Call on the government to expedite the resolution of farmers' debt problems. Pol. Gen. Surachet Hakphan, Deputy Commissioner of the Royal Thai Police Traveled to meet the protesters of the Farmers Federation of Thailand (FTA) in front of the Ministry of Finance. Those who came to the rally called on the government to expedite the resolution of farmers' debt problems. and requests for the board of directors of the Agricultural Recovery and Development Fund To be pure and fair After spending only 10 minutes talking and receiving a request letter from Mr. Yotsawat. Chaiwathanasirikul, advisor to the NBTC, leader of the protesters, then Pol. Gen. Surachet Gave an interview that I have talked with the leaders all along that it was a peaceful gathering. He had just returned from Germany. and received information that this evening there will be approximate ly a thousand more protesters coming. So he came to inspect and receive complaints. and will quickly bring it to the attention of Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister to the needs of the protesters which the Prime Minister Be serious about solving problems for the people Like in Ranong Give time to meet and solve the problems of the people. The Prime Minister intends to solve every part, not block it. In addition, the police in the area have been ordered to Take care of safety especially at night and take care of traffic in the surrounding area. The number of people is not a problem. to oversee peaceful gatherings Expression correctly Everything must be finished on the table. Talking with each other, believing that no one wants to stay for a long time, they will return soon. If there are any orders, they will inform the protesters immediately. As for the protesters' demands, Mr. Yotsawat said they called for a delay in appointing the executive board of the Agricultural Recovery and Development Fu nd. which the protesters have submitted to the court about the inaccuracy The farmers will gradually come in from this evening. From all over the country. Source: Thai News Agency