The article expresses sympathy for individuals facing dire circumstances as they seek help from the police, often unaware that not all issues qualify as criminal matters for police intervention.
A specific case involves a couple in Nakhon Ratchasima who, after being sued by a finance company for their home, turned to police for assistance. They are now facing potential eviction with their two children and risk losing 12 rai of land.
The couple’s troubles began after they guaranteed a loan for a police officer’s pickup truck worth 400,000 baht in 2015. The officer failed to make payments, which led to the debt ballooning to 1.2 million baht.
While the police officer, who remains employed and possesses the truck, has faced no repercussions, the couple questions why the finance company has not pursued the responsible officer for repayment.
The article highlights the couple’s plight within civil law, stating that creditors must first pursue the original debtor for resolution. Various justice agencies offer support, including the option to file a complaint at local courts for mediation before litigation, as encouraged by the President of the Supreme Court.
Assistance from the Office of the Attorney General and the Lawyers Council is also available, emphasizing the need to hold the primary offender accountable rather than solely burdening the guarantor.
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This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
