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Tackling household debt high on govt’s 2022 agenda

Tackling household debt is one of the main missions for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this year. (Government House photo)

The government has set its sights on hastening the economic recovery and marking 2022 as the year of tackling household debt, said Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in his New Year message.

In a Facebook post, Gen Prayut said the country has been beset by problems stemming from Covid-19 and the economic malaise that resulted from pandemic lockdowns and restrictions.

He said he has ordered measures to be taken to deal with the crisis, which have aided people facing dire straits. “I’m pleased that the measures have shown signs of easing people’s plight,” he said.

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