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IPSR urges better conditions for women behind bars
News, Parisa Pichitmarn, Published on 30/07/2014
» The Institute for Population and Social Research (IPSR) yesterday called on authorities to improve living conditions for female inmates in overcrowded prisons.
Board to oversee Amlo’s autonomy
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 25/07/2014
» A nine-member board is likely to be set up to oversee the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) under the proposed plan to turn the agency into an independent body.
NCPO backs draft law on independent Amlo
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/07/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has approved a draft law that could allow the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to become an independent body.
Lak Si political prison may be shut
King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/07/2014
» The Corrections Department is considering shutting down Thailand's only prison for political prisoners, in Bangkok's Lak Si area, two years after its highly publicised opening.
Drug trade battle gets B10bn boost
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 12/07/2014
» Ten billion baht has been earmarked to implement the National Council for Peace and Order's (NCPO) plans to stamp out the drug trade and rehabilitate drug addicts.
Corrections jobs order gets all clear
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/07/2014
» Corrections Department chief Witthaya Suriyawong has found no irregularities in his deputy’s appointment of 38 C8-level officials at the department, after doubts were raised over the move’s legality.
Corrections appointments defended
King-oua Laohong, Published on 08/07/2014
» The acting head of the Corrections Department Tuesday defended her signing of appointment orders for 38 department officials, arguing that her move didn't involve policy and all the appointment process had been approved by a committee.
Corrections Dept changes set for review
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 08/07/2014
» Acting permanent secretary for justice Chanchao Chaiyanukit yesterday ordered a review of the appointment of 38 C8-level officials at the Corrections Department.
Drugs suspect ‘linked’ to prison gang arrested
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/07/2014
» Police yesterday arrested a suspected member of the notorious Oros drug gang. The arrest allegedly links the gang to a prison drug ring.
Drugs fight deadline looms
News, Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2014
» Authorities are racing against time to respond to the military government's calls to tackle drug problems by focusing on preventive measures and rehabilitation of several thousand drug addicts.