Bangkok, Interior Ministry reveals progress in solving the problem of informal debt. The process was completed nationwide for 138,335 cases. Debt amount decreased by 1,145.248 million baht. All provinces were 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 process. At 3:00 p.m., the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, has reported progress in solving the problem of informal debt throughout the country. There are 138,335 debtors whose debts have been com pleted, with a total debt reduction of 1,145.248 million baht, with 15,065 remaining who are undergoing the mediation process. Currently, the officials have invited creditors and debtors to meet and talk. In order to successfully solve the problem of informal debt throughout the entire process, in addition, there were 420 cases where creditors and debtors wished for officials to forward the matter to investigators at local police stations for prosecution. 'About solving the problem of informal debt problems throughout the country. As for the operation that has been completed, There are cases where debtors and creditors voluntarily enter into the government process. Some of them have been agreed upon by both parties. Some of them wish to ask for help in additional careers. or a source of low-interest loans for employment Including criminal prosecution and entering the justice process. Another case is that the creditor does not voluntarily enter into the government process. Therefore, I would like to ask all p rovinces that are in the process of doing this. Has been integrated with network partner agencies Expedite creditors and debtors to enter into the mediation negotiation process. To enable registered informal debtors to receive help and solve their informal debt problems completely, quickly and fairly by organizing activities. 'Debt solution market' continues Along with public relations, inviting citizens who are interested to join the activity. To promote and develop the quality of life, reduce expenses, increase income, expand opportunities, including the opportunity to access funding sources from government financial institutions. In order not to return to the cycle of informal debt again. The Ministry of Interior has determined that all provinces will complete the informal debt mediation process by May 31, 2024,' Mr. Suthipong said. Mr. Suthiphong added that Even though registration for resolving problems with informal debt has already been closed. But the process of reconciling debt and improving the qua lity of life of the people has not yet been completed. Ask the provincial governor and district chief to carry out public relations. Campaign to create awareness for fellow citizens who are suffering from debt problems outside the system or other problems that cannot be solved on their own. and need help from the government You can contact us through the Ministry of Interior's Damrongtham Center. Both the provincial Damrongtham Center Damrongtham District Center or at the Damrongtham Center hotline, call 1567, available 24 hours a day. There will be service staff to help the people,' Mr. Suthipong added. Source: Thai News Agency