Dec 9, 2023
Thai Government Cracks Down on Illegal Lending and Loan Sharks
The Thai government is prioritizing a campaign against illegal lending and loan sharks, aiming to address modern-day slavery. The policy includes platforms for affected individuals to submit petitions and a hotline for complaints. The government has seen over 75,000 enrolments and 3.82 billion baht debt settlements. Law enforcement has the authority to arrest accused loan sharks immediately.