Ministry of Interior emphasizes that every province hasten to reconcile informal debt.

"Ministry of Thailand" reveals the total number of registrations on the 68th, with a total of over 9,633 million baht of debt outside the system, 139,000 cases, 11,624 successful mediation cases, the debt amount decreased by 642 million baht, emphasizing that all provinces have expedited mediation on external debt. The system is continuous and fair. Mr. Suthiphong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Revealing the results of registration to solve the problem of debt outside the system on the 67th. At 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, reported the results of the registration. It was found that 139,332 people had registered, with a total debt of 9,633.903 million baht. There were 117,366 registrations via the online system and 21,966 registrations at the informal debt resolution center, totaling 108,078 creditors. The top 5 areas/provinces with the most registrations are as follows: 1. Bangkok There are still the most reg istered people, 11,100, 7,822 creditors, debt worth 844.751 million baht. 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province. There are 5,658 people registered, 5,208 creditors, debt amount 383.850 million baht. 3. Songkhla Province: 5,152 people registered, 4,096 creditors, debt amount 337.784 million baht. 4. Nakhon Ratchasima Province. There are 4,869 registered persons, 3,801 creditors, debt worth 409.183 million baht. 5. Surin Province There are 3,662 registrants, 2,548 creditors, debt worth 316.065 million baht, while the top 5 provinces with the fewest registrants are: 1. Mae Hong Son Province There are 225 people registered, 233 creditors, debt amount 14.069 million baht. 2. Ranong Province: 321 people registered, 236 creditors, debt amount 21.979 million baht. 3. Samut Songkhram Province. There are 367 people registered, 288 creditors, debt amount 13.301 million baht. 4. Trat Province, 445 people registered, 330 creditors, debt amount 20.118 million baht, and 5. Sing Buri Province. There are 466 registrants, 349 credit ors, debt amount 24.170 million baht. Mr. Suthipong also mentioned information on informal debt mediation throughout the country which was found. There are 19,389 debtors who have entered the mediation process, 11,624 mediations have been successful. The debtor's debt before mediation was 1,813.733 million baht, after mediation 1,171.479 million baht, the debt amount decreased by 642.253 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 3,172 debtors who entered the mediation process, 316 of whom were successful in mediation. The debt amount of debtors before mediation was 258.625 million baht, after mediation was 30.914 million baht, resulting in the debt amount of citizens in Nakhon Sawan province decreasing by 227.711 million baht for cases where no mediation was received. cooperated until mediation was not possible Officials have submitted reports to investigators at local police stations and ha ve prosecuted 258 cases in 33 provinces. 'We ask that provincial governors and district chiefs use mechanisms at the local level to publicize the matter of registering to solve the problem of informal debt problems continuously. To allow people who are in debt outside the system to register to receive comprehensive and thorough government assistance. Including having all areas carry out the debt mediation process as soon as they are registered. In order for registered informal debtors to receive help and solve their debt problems as quickly as possible. In addition, it was emphasized that every district has organized activities. 'Debt resolution market' at least 4 times a month, further supported by the provincial debt resolution market that is held once a month, integrated with all sectors, both government and private sectors. including financial institutions To bring it into the debt system along with creating a good quality of life for the people in a sustainable way,' Mr. Suthipong said. Source: Thai N ews Agency