Bangkok, "Ministry of Interior" reveals the results of registration to solve the problem of informal debt. On the 87th day, more than 147,000 people have registered, with a total of more than 10,705 million baht of informal debt. 17,249 cases have been successfully mediated. The debt amount Decreased by 737 million baht, emphasizing that all areas will complete the mediation process to 100% as targeted, along with accelerating public relations during the last 4 days before registration closes on 29 Feb. 2024. Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Revealing the results of registration to solve the problem of informal debt on the 87th, at 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, reported the results of the registration and found that There are 147,350 people registered with a total debt of 10,705.403 million baht. There are 122,362 registrations via the online system and 24,988 registrations at the informal debt res olution center. The total number of creditors is 118,672. There are areas/provinces with many registrants. The top 5 places are as follows: 1. Bangkok There are still the most registered people, 11,215, creditors 8,584, debt worth 963.896 million baht. 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There are 5,937 people registered, 5,646 creditors, debt amount 406.707 million baht. 3. Songkhla Province: 5,426 people registered, 4,416 creditors, debt amount 358.398 million baht. 4. Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 5,129 registered persons, 4,244 creditors, debt worth 449.251 million baht and 5. Surin Province. There are 4,099 registrants, 3,020 creditors, debt worth 380.517 million baht, while the top 5 provinces with the fewest registrants are: 1. Mae Hong Son Province There are 243 people registered, 244 creditors, debt amount 14.844 million baht. 2. Ranong Province: 350 people registered, 270 creditors, debt amount 24.108 million baht. 3. Samut Songkhram Province. There are 394 people registered, 308 creditors, deb t amount 15.638 million baht. 4. Trat Province, 467 people registered, 352 creditors, debt amount 20.746 million baht, and 5. Sing Buri Province. There are 477 registrants, 387 creditors, debt amount 27.310 million baht. 'For information on informal debt mediation throughout the country, it was found that There are 27,165 debtors who have entered the mediation process, 17,249 mediations have been successful. Debtors' debt before mediation was 2,459.473 million baht, after mediation 1,722.290 million baht, debt amount decreased by 737.183 million baht, and the provinces that were able to bring the most debtors into the mediation process also It would be Nakhon Sawan Province as before. There were 3,337 debtors who entered the mediation process, 482 of whom were successful in mediation. The debt amount of debtors before mediation was 283.820 million baht, after mediation was 50.247 million baht, resulting in the debt amount of citizens in Nakhon Sawan province decreasing by 233.572 million baht for cases where no mediation was received. cooperated until mediation was not possible Officials have forwarded the matter to investigators at local police stations to prosecute 288 cases in 40 provinces,' Mr. Suthipong said. Mr. Suthipong further added that Ministry of Interior Committed to solving the problem of informal debt in accordance with the policies of Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior. It has been integrated with the Royal Thai Police. Prosecutor's Office Ministry of Labor Ministry of Finance Ministry of Social Development and Human Security Local government organizations as well as village headmen and village heads work together to fully solve the problem of informal debt in accordance with government policy. It is committed to helping solve the problems of the people. This is especially true for people who are in debt outside the system. Because the interest must be paid very high and exceeds the law. There is also a debt collection p rocess that uses violence and brutality. 'As for the introduction into the mediation process Currently, there are some people who come to register their debts outside the system who are unable to provide complete information about creditors outside the system. This makes tracking down and inviting people to mediate on debt difficult, which we found to be information from creditors outside the system who are professional lenders outside the system. There are subordinates called the Helmet Gang. Go and give out loans in the market in the community. causing the villagers to know only the creditor's nickname This uses the method of debt collection by walking around the market or in the place where the debtor makes a living. In this part, the Ministry of Interior will send details of creditors outside the system to the police for investigation. Find another way to arrest. With detailed information such as names and locations where this group of people goes to lend money. All of which are illegal acts. because the re is no license to operate a lending business Moreover, they collect interest that exceeds the legal rate. Including sending information about debt collection using violence or threats. Give way to the police to proceed further. This is very important for mediation. because it refers to the results of operations He emphasized that every area should complete mediation to 100% according to the target,' said Mr. Suthiphong. Mr. Suthipong said at the end that There are now 4 days left for citizens to register to apply for help from the government to solve the problem of informal debt. We will accept registration until February 29, 2024. However, the government sector has the sincere intention to solve the problem for citizens who are suffering from informal debt. Therefore, we would like to publicize this for all citizens who are in debt outside the system. Have come to register to provide information to government agencies. Through various channels, including On-site at city halls in every province. (Provincia l Damrongtham Center Room) every district office (Damrongtham District Center Room) District offices for all 50 districts of Bangkok As well as the area for organizing the provincial debt relief market fair. and the district debt relief market Or you can register online at https://debt.dopa.go.th You can ask for more details at the Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, 24 hours a day. Source: Thai News Agency