Nan, The Prime Minister sat at the head of the meeting table to follow up on negotiations to solve informal debt problems. Declare that the problem of informal debt is a big problem. This government must succeed. It has charged "Ministry of Interior" to take special care. The country has strongholds and boundaries. The government is ready to help. Fascinated by the idea of ??the province holding a debt relief market, while Nan City FC held up a welcome sign. Said I'm waiting for digital money.
At 1:52 p.m. on December 23, 2023, Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, and his group arrived at Nan Provincial Hall. With a Toyota Alphard, registration no. Kor Chor 5353, Nan, with 200 people waiting to welcome us. along with holding a sign stating that I love the Prime Minister a little, but will love the Prime Minister for a long time, asking that the Prime Minister be healthy Stay to solve problems and manage the country for a long time. I love you, Mu Hao Jao Wiang Sa. I would like to welcome the Prime Minister, +1 good project to solve the problem of informal debt. Prime Minister, keep fighting, Prime Minister Settha fight for the people, Love the Prime Minister, FC the Prime Minister, Nan people thank the Prime Minister for helping solve the problem of foreign debt. System, we Phu Phiang people support Prime Minister Settha, we love Prime Minister Settha, etc. The Prime Minister walked to greet the people. while in one period The villagers shouted and said, 'Still waiting for digital money,' to which the Prime Minister replied, 'Yes.'
Then at 2:00 p.m., the Prime Minister chaired a meeting to discuss with relevant agencies. To follow up on negotiations to resolve informal debt in Nan Province. With Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce, Mr. Anutin Charnvirakul, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, and Nan Member of Parliament, District 1 as the owner of the area, Mr. Chulphan Amornvivat, Deputy Finance Minister, Mr. Orasit. Samphantharat, Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration, Mr. Chainarong Wongyai, Governor of Nan Province. Pol. Lt. Gen. Kritthaphon Yisakorn, Commander of Provincial Police Region 5, Maj. Gen. Kanisorn Asama, Commander of the 38th Military Circle, Mr. Chatchai Sirilai, Manager of the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives, Mr. Songyot Ramasuta. Member of Parliament for Nan Area 1, Mr. Natthaphong Supariyasin, Member of Parliament for Nan Area 3 and related government agencies also participated.
The Prime Minister said before opening the meeting that Coming to Nan Province is the first province. Because it is the province that we have planned to solve all problems of informal debt. Today we have announced that This matter is the national agenda of this government. This problem is not that you neglect. But it is a problem that has corroded Thai society for a long time. And they tried to solve problems on the basis that they could. But today, he believes that it is a good sign that his team includes a deputy prime minister. relevant ministers and I myself have been to the area. Because we give importance to this matter. Because if this problem is not solved He said that this matter is the precursor to various problems in Thai society, including social problems. economic problems The problem of insecurity for all citizens
However, Nan Province is a small province. But small enough to take care of And there are all agencies that we think can come together to develop and work here. In which informal debt is a problem of suffering for the people. And it is a problem that is not a fault. If you study it directly, it is not a problem caused by gambling. or going to buy drugs But it is an economic problem that we all know well. Over the years It's a big problem. which is caused by being unfairly charged for debt Being charged unfair interest and has not been taken care of by government agencies that should take care of them
The Prime Minister also said that today we came I don't want to talk about old things. Let's talk about something new. How will we proceed from here? In Nan Province More than 500 people have already come forward and have a debt of approximately 33 million baht. who can sit at the head of the table and call creditors and debtors Let's be fair to both sides. By using the law as the base Which if we can do it together and push for change He thinks that good things It will happen in the lives of all of us. and the lives of the people. We are sitting here We are public servants. This is a big issue that this government has determined that we must accomplish. which we came to Nan Province It is a platform to move on. and request the Ministry of Interior to instruct relevant agencies Especially the agencies that look at areas. that we should take special care of this matter Because he believes drug problems Problems with online gambling and hijacking will also be solved. I would like to give hope to all of you. I want to return smiles to all Thai people.
However, at one point the Prime Minister protested that The number of debtors reported is more than 500, which is considered a good start to mediation negotiations. But the problem that arises is that there are more than 500 people who have come to report, but the importation into the system is considered very small, with only over 100 cases. Therefore, he proposes to use the mechanism of kamnans and village headmen to go to the area to look and follow up. I would like to ask the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration as well. If they do not have all the qualifications and are eliminated, the problem will not be solved. However, he has not looked at the number of over 500 cases that have been reported. But he looked at the numbers of more than 100 people who had entered the negotiation system. And if possible, a flea market may be organized to solve debts. at the city hall Organize an event every 15th or Saturday and Sunday, for example, to allow creditors and debtors to come and talk with each other, including the bank, which he considers to be a good start.
In addition, the Prime Minister also suggested that If 300-400 debtors and creditors can be brought into negotiations, it will be considered a number that will inspire more confidence. which is strange If he's in trouble But the information is incomplete. which may be missing a little information But cut him off and refused to call. He asked the Director-General of the Department of Provincial Administration to look into this matter.
Then Mr. Anutin added that I would like to inform the provincial governor and district chief that The orders of the Ministry of Interior are already clear, so ask the kamnan, village headman, and district to organize a team to go out and survey. Because there may be people who do not dare to register. Because of fear of being intimidated. Therefore, we must encourage people to go to the area as the Prime Minister orders. You will find that you have to sit and listen to the Prime Minister's instructions because the Ministry of Interior already has orders in this matter. And all officials must comply with the Ministry's orders. that already has a sequence
Later at 2:28 p.m., the Prime Minister attended to listen to the resolution of debt problems between the people (debtors) and relevant agencies. Before listening to the problem, the Prime Minister said at one point that 'I understand that the country has encountered economic problems in the past due to COVID-19, which may have caused many people to rely on informal debt. Today, we come to talk together with the relevant agencies. In order to solve the problem, I would like to confirm that the country has roots and foundations. The government is ready to provide assistance.'
Reporters reported that For solving the problem of informal debt in Nan Province according to the guidelines set by the Department of Provincial Administration and the Ministry of Interior. There are people who have registered to request assistance (information as of Dec. 22, 2023). The number of debtors is 563, the number of creditors is 518, and the total debt value is 33,041,242 baht. The top 5 causes of debt are consumer side, 602 cases, investment side, 496. Residential additions: 109 cases, tuition fees: 288 cases, and gambling: 17 cases.
by Nan Province Targets and indicators have been set as follows: 1. Schedule mediation negotiations for at least 80 percent of debtors in the system and creditors according to the database. An agreement can be reached not less than 50 percent. 2. Police officers can prosecute a total of 70 percent of the matters handled. Processing time If it's an expression, it's not difficult. Completed within 3 months. In complex cases, no more than 3 months. 3. Providing financial assistance. which must be provided with loans by the Government Savings Bank and the Bank for Agriculture and Agricultural Cooperatives There is a target of not less than 70 percent of the registrants receiving assistance. 4. Every district must complete mediation in at least 1 example case (Best Practice) and 5. It is determined that at least 10 problems can be resolved overall. % of registrants by 31 Dec. 2023
For the results of solving problems. The past of Nan Province From a total of 563 registered debtors, 52 debtors entered the mediation process, accounting for 32.70%, 4 were successful in mediation, 48 were in mediation process, and 28 were asked to provide low-interest loan sources by the government, accounting for 17.61%, total results of operations. correct Assistance has been given to 80 people, accounting for 50.31%.
Source: Thai News Agency