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‘Not a friendly place’: Inside the prison where Thaksin is jailed
Published on 11/09/2025
» Three blankets to sleep with, an open bathing area, bland food and the constant risk of violence. These are the conditions inside the maximum security prison in Thailand’s capital where 76-year-old former premier Thaksin Shinawatra is jailed, according to two people with knowledge of the facility.
Jail stay could be short
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/09/2025
» As the public welcomed the Supreme Court ruling against Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday for violating the terms of his incarceration, the question remains as to whether the spiritual leader of the ruling Pheu Thai Party would benefit from a home detention programme that could see his one-year prison term cut short.
Thaksin calm, slept well during first night in prison
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» Former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra spent a calm first night in Klongprem Central Prison, according to corrections officials.
Thaksin to serve year-sentence in Bangkok’s Klongprem Central Prison
Online Reporters, Published on 10/09/2025
» The Department of Corrections has transferred former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to Bangkok's Klongprem Central Prison, where he will serve his one-year sentence.
Court backs fairness
Oped, Editorial, Published on 10/09/2025
» The focus of the Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions ruling on the "14th-floor saga" should not be seen as merely marking Thaksin Shinawatra's final fall from grace.
Supreme Court jails Thaksin for one year, rejects illness claims
Online Reporters, Published on 09/09/2025
» The Supreme Court on Tuesday morning ordered Thaksin Shinawatra to actually serve the year's imprisonment to which he was sentenced two years ago, rejecting his prolonged stay in hospital as part of his sentence.
Bringing books back to life
Life, Thana Boonlert, Published on 06/09/2025
» Ketsarin Pramuanpat admits 150 patients every month to her clinic. Her day is more or less the same. She checks their health and treats injuries, whether minor or serious. But these patients are not humans -- they are books.
Royal pardons free lese majeste convicts, protesters
News, Published on 29/08/2025
» Several prisoners jailed for violating the lese majeste law and other legal codes related to street protests were released on Wednesday after receiving royal pardons earlier this year, according to a source at the Corrections Department.
Govt to ramp up drive for migrants
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/08/2025
» Labour Minister Pongkawin Jungrungruangkit has confirmed the government's plan to bring in labour from other countries, in addition to its intention of importing a first batch of 10,000 Sri Lankan workers, already approved by the cabinet.
Teen Author’s Investment Book Hits Global Charts
Published on 21/08/2025
» Bangkok, August 20, 2025 —At just 16 years old, Phoonseeraah “Ada” Tieanworn has achieved what many aspiring authors only dream of: turning her book into a best-seller. My Papa Taught Me to Invest soared to No. 1 on Amazon.com’s New Releases Chart in Morals & Responsibility in June 2025, and climbed to No. 3 in “Teen & Young Adult Business & Economics” within days of release.