Day: April 16, 2024

Government spokesperson reveals the Prime Minister Ready to discuss with the Prime Minister of New Zealand Raise the level of relationships between each other Follow up and continue beneficial cooperation between the two countries.

Mr. Chai Watcharong, spokesman for the Prime Minister’s Office, revealed that Mr. Settha Thavisin, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Ready to welcome and have bilateral discussions with Mr. Christopher Luxon (The Right Honorable Christopher Luxon), Prime Minister of New Zealand. During the official visit to Thailand as a guest of the government (Official Visit) between 16 – 18 April 2024, both sides are scheduled to meet for bilateral discussions tomorrow (17 April 2024).

Mr. Chai said that this official trip to Thailand It is the result of bilateral discussions between the two sides. During the Special Australia-ASEAN Summit on March 5, 2024 in Melbourne.

This was after bilateral discussions between the two Prime Ministers. The Prime Minister is scheduled to have a meeti
ng with the New Zealand private sector to listen and exchange opinions. It is an opportunity to strengthen cooperation. Expand opportunities to support trade and investment between each other. and when the discussion on both agendas was completed. The two leaders will witness the signing of the agreement between the relevant Thai and New Zealand agencies. joint press conference and the Prime Minister will host a lunch reception in honor of the New Zealand Prime Minister.

‘This visit Reflecting the close relationship between Thailand and New Zealand. The Prime Minister’s role in foreign affairs that affects the dynamics of the international arena and is an opportunity to promote cooperation between each other especially on policy issues that both sides are interested in It is beneficial to both sides and to combat challenges that may arise in the future,’ Mr. Chai said.

Source: Thai News Agency

Bangkok, ‘Matthai’ reveals the overall progress in resolving the informal debt problem today. 46,940 people have entered the debt mediation process, 27,448 mediations have been successful, the debt amount has decreased by 1,062 million baht, emphasizing readiness to continue moving forward to solve the problem of informal debt. to achieve sustainable success

Mr. Suthipong Chulcharoen, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior Revealing the progress of solving the problem of informal debt of the Ministry of Interior. Today, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province reported that it has invited creditors and debtors. An additional 14 cases entered the mediation process, all of which were successful in mediation. The Ministry of Interior has opened registration for citizens who wish to have the government help solve the problem of informal debt according to government policy. A total of 153,400 people registered. The Ministry of Interior has ordered every province and every district to solve the problem of infor
mal debt to achieve concrete results.

Mr. Suthiphong said that today at 3:00 p.m., the Ministry of Interior Received a report from the Bureau of Investigation and Legal Affairs, Department of Provincial Administration, that Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya Province Creditors and debtors are invited to enter into the debt mediation process. By the numbers, information on debt mediation throughout the country. There are 46,940 debtors who have entered the mediation process. 27,448 of them were able to mediate successfully. The total amount of debt decreased by 1,062.071 million baht, and there were 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 top five groups entering the debt mediation process are 1. Songkhla Province, 4,380 cases, 2. Nakhon Si Thammarat Province, 4,340 cases, 3. Sisaket Province, 3,283 cases, 4. Nakhon Sawan Province, 2,669 cases, and 5. Cha
iyaphum Province, 2,350 cases, which the Ministry of Interior has instructed officials to Follow up after debt mediation negotiations. In order to solve the problem of informal debt problems, the entire process will be successful.

‘Request that all remaining provinces integrate with network partner agencies. 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. For solving the problem of informal debt problems throughout the country Today’s overview: Songkhla Province is still the province with the most debtors entering the mediation process, with 4,380 cases, and 4 provinces, namely Nakhon Sawan, Sisaket, Narathiwat, and Ranong, have completed 100% of the invitations to creditors and debtors to the mediation process from the total amount received. register which shows that The Ministry
of Interior remains complacent. Because the suffering of our fellow citizens has not yet ended. which solves the problem of informal debt problems 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 collect interest in excess of what is required by law,’ Mr. Suthiphong said.

Source: Thai News Agency

France, “Panpree” leads the team to submit an intention to apply for OECD membership, pointing out that there are good signs from member countries showing support, revealing the results of the TDRI study, if it becomes a member, GDP will grow 1.6%, increasing investment. The economy is more stable.

Mr. Panpree Phitthanukorn, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs along with Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkaew, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Submitted a letter of intent to apply for membership in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development or OECD to Mr. Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the OECD, with representatives of all 38 member countries and representatives from the European Union or EU attending the hearing. Thailand’s vision in requesting membership

Mr. Panpree later revealed show vision that it is considered an important day for the official submission of intentions, with 3 countries raising important questions for Thailand As for other countries Support that Thailan
d intends to become a member Thailand is at an interesting stage because we are one country. In ASEAN that has worked together with the OECD for 42 years, it is in the 2 that make Thailand meet standards in many aspects of economy, governance, environment, trade, and competitiveness. Including the green economy So today when giving a presentation and giving a presentation to members All parties provided good support.

As for the duration of membership, it depends on whether we fulfill various conditions. How quickly? Which from what we submitted today is good for Thailand. Because of the study results of TDRI Came out to say that our becoming a member of the OECD will cause our GDP to grow by 1.6% or approximately 200,000 million baht, which is a large amount and I think that even though we are not a member, once we submit our intentions, the world will. Watch that we intend to raise the country to be more international in many areas.

Mr. Panpree said that what people will get from becoming a member is that
economic stability will be greater because the group of member countries are developed countries, but we are a developing country. We have the right to transcend. A trap that we have been stuck in for many years and we intend to become a developed country in 2037, which will be a long time or maybe before that if we become a member of the OECD and it will be beneficial because there will be investment in The more Thailand, the more Thai people will work, the number of jobs will increase, and OEC also has a plan to develop the green economy, which will help build our people to have more potential. Because at this time it is well known that we lack potential workers and such membership would be a reform in this area at the same time.

As for what will be an obstacle in becoming a member, Mr. Panpree said that from what the OECD said to us today, He is confident that he will give us full support. But what is still a concern is within our country. that must be explained and clarified Because there must be reform
and some laws must be amended to be consistent with international standards. Therefore, it is a matter of understanding with the people to understand why it is necessary. Or is it not necessary to become a member? The Prime Minister has set up a committee to take care of this matter directly. which was told to the OECD Council That today we expressed our intention and made clear our intentions by the Prime Minister becoming the chairman of the committee in order to drive forward various matters. To enter into OEC membership faster

Thailand and the OECD have been collaborating for more than 42 years. Currently, Thai agencies are involved in 48 OECD mechanisms and projects, including the project that most Thais know about, namely the PISA project, and Thailand is also a party to the instrument. There are a total of 10 OECD laws and Thailand is the only country in ASEAN that has a bilateral cooperation project with the OECD in the form of a Country Program. Currently, the project is in the process of phase 2.

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ource: Thai News Agency