Thai finance company’s handwritten debt recovery note sparks online debate

[webfact]

 

A finance company‘s unconventional method of debt recovery has sparked an online debate.

 

A handwritten demand letter for a car instalment of 27,850 baht was left in a woman’s mailbox, causing her to question the legality and normalcy of this approach.

 

The woman took to the consumer group on Facebook, sharing her experience and seeking clarification. She expressed her bewilderment at the absence of any official letterhead and why it had been delivered in such a manner. She received two identical letters in her mailbox, one on November 18 and another yesterday (November 22).

The post, featuring images of the handwritten note, ignited a flurry of comments from netizens expressing diverse views. Some argued that the approach seemed unprofessional and could be a potential scam given the prevalence of fraudsters. Others suggested contacting the finance company directly for confirmation.

 

by Nattapong Westwood

Photo courtesy of KhaoSod

 

Full story: The Thaiger 2023-11-24

 

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[SABloke]

Interestingly though, she never refuted that she owed 27,850 THB. So, I suggest she just pays the company and not air her financial mismanagement on public forums.

[hotchilli]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The woman took to the consumer group on Facebook, sharing her experience and seeking clarification. She expressed her bewilderment at the absence of any official letterhead and why it had been delivered in such a manner. She received two identical letters in her mailbox, one on November 18 and another yesterday (November 22)

Maybe she should go into the office and sort out her late payments.

[Grusa]

The "related news" bit at the bottom seems very inappropriate. Not ANs fault... just saying.

[nahkit]

Perhaps the handwritten note was left by whoever the company have engaged to either get payment or re-possess her car.