Jie Ae Nattarin (JA Naterin)

Jie Ae Nattarin, a local private money lender in Thailand, discusses her controversial role in a community plagued by high consumer debt. She shares her experiences of borrowing from a loan shark and the motivation to help others in similar situations. The conversation delves into the struggles of villagers reliant on informal lending, the challenges posed by banks, and the ethical dilemmas of charging high interest rates. JA defends her practices amidst legal scrutiny, highlighting a complex relationship between lenders and borrowers in an economy facing significant turmoil.