Bangkok, The Permanent Secretary of the Interior reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. 50,830 people have entered the debt mediation process, 28,253 mediations were successful, and the debt amount decreased by 1,084 million baht. All provinces are urged to expedite debt mediation continuously to cover all cases and be fair. Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, revealed that the Ministry of Interior has opened registration for citizens who wish for the government to 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 negotiation process, at 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, reported information on debt mediation throughout the country. Th ere are 50,830 debtors who have entered the mediation process. 28,253 mediation cases have been successful. The total amount of debt has decreased by 1,084.086 million baht, and there are cases where creditors-debtors There is a desire for officials to forward the matter to police investigators in the area to prosecute 385 cases, with provinces being able to invite creditors and debtors. The highest number entered the debt mediation process in 5 orders: 1. Nakhon Ratchasima Province, 5,156 cases, 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 4,563 cases, 3. Songkhla Province, 4,380 cases, 4. Sisaket Province, 3,283 cases, and 5. Nakhon Sawan Province, 2,669 cases, where creditors and debtors met to speak. Let's 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. 'Regarding solving the problem of informal debt throughout the country today (21 April) Nakhon Ratchasima Province. It is the province with the most debtors entering the mediation process, 5,156, and 4 provinces, namely Sisaket, Nakhon Sawan, Narathiwat, and Ranong, have completed the mediation process with 100% of those who have registered. Therefore, all remaining provinces are asked to integrate with the unit. Network associate work 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. Suthiphong further said that he asked the provincial governor to set up a debt resolution clinic. Ready to emphasize to instruct the district chief. Assigned t he District Community Development Office As secretary to the executive committee of the Center for Operations to Eliminate Poverty and Development of People of All Ages according to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy at the district level (S.C.P.O.), implement solutions to solve problems and develop people of all ages sustainably (menu solve poverty) to improve the quality of life for debtors who wish to receive assistance to be able to reduce expenses, increase income, expand opportunities, as well as promote group integration to further create careers Including the opportunity to access funding sources from state financial institutions. 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. Source: Thai News Agency