Buriram Aunts Report Debt Collectors for Death Threats Over Grandchildren's School Supplies

MGR Online•Society•21h ago

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Two sisters in Buriram resorted to borrowing money for their grandchildren's school uniforms but are now facing death threats from loan sharks due to payment delays.

•Two sisters in Buriram borrowed 10,000 THB from an informal lender to buy school supplies for two grandchildren.
•After struggling to make the daily payments of 400 THB, the sisters requested to pay 100-200 THB daily due to financial difficulties.
•The loan sharks allegedly responded with threats of killing the entire family, prompting the sisters to report the incident to the police.

Overview

•On May 29, 2026, two sisters in Buriram reported to the police due to threats from debt collectors.
•The sisters borrowed 10,000 THB from an informal daily loan to purchase school uniforms and supplies for two grandchildren whose parents are separated.
•The loan of 10,000 THB was subject to a 1,000 THB deduction, with the borrowers receiving 9,000 THB.
•The daily repayment was set at 400 THB for 30 days, but the sisters struggled to meet this amount due to unstable daily wage earnings.
•The sisters requested to pay 100-200 THB daily based on their financial capacity, citing difficulties in finding work.
•Debt collectors allegedly threatened to kill the entire family if payments were not made promptly.
•The two sisters filed a report at the Ban Bua Police Station in Buriram to request mediation for debt repayment.
•Police are preparing to summon both parties (debtors and creditors) for reconciliation talks.

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Key Quotes

Phai

"If you don't pay, we'll kill the whole family."

ถ้าไม่จ่ายจะฆ่ายกครัว

Key Entities

Person

Reporter(ผู้สื่อข่าว)

The reporter who covered the story of the two sisters facing threats from debt collectors in Buriram due to unpaid loans.

Mrs. Eed(นางอี๊ด)

A 56-year-old sister who borrowed money for her grandchildren's school supplies and reported death threats from debt collectors to the police.

Mrs. La-ong(นางละออง)

A 59-year-old sister and co-borrower who reported death threats from debt collectors to the police alongside her sister, Mrs. Eed.

Mrs. Bing(นางบิง)

The 87-year-old mother of Mrs. Eed and Mrs. La-ong, who accompanied her daughter and was present during alleged threats from debt collectors.

Place

Prakhon Chai District(อำเภอประโคนชัย)

The district in Buriram Province where the two sisters who borrowed money and faced debt collection threats reside.

Buriram Province(จังหวัดบุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province in Thailand where the incident involving two sisters, their grandchildren, and threatening debt collectors took place.

Chorakhe Mak Subdistrict(ตำบลจรเข้มาก)

The subdistrict within Prakhon Chai District, Buriram Province, where the affected family resides.

Organization

Ban Bua Police Station(สถานีตำรวจภูธรบ้านบัว)

The police station in Buriram Province where Mrs. Eed and Mrs. La-ong filed their report about threats from loan sharks.