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Revamp our justice system
News, Published on 03/08/2013
» Prisons are not supposed to be resort communities providing all the comforts of home. Nor should they be modern-day dungeons with rampant overcrowding, appalling food, dishonest and brutal guards and chained inmates condemned to a life of despair. Yet, while jails in some Western countries seem to have much in common with the former, many of our 143 prisons resemble the latter.
Thaksin ineligible for tagging
King-oua Laohong, Published on 26/03/2013
» Justice Minister Pracha Promnok dismissed concern on Tuesday that the use of electronic monitoring of criminals will reward political prisoners.
Authorities not ready for 'tagging'
King-oua Laohong, Published on 25/03/2013
» The Corrections Department said it was not ready to enforce the new law on electronic monitoring of offenders, which took effect last Friday, saying it had yet to acquire the devices while it also did not have alternative custodial facilities.
Electronic monitoring hits Thailand
Online Reporters, Published on 24/03/2013
» The Ministry of Justice has introduced the use of electronic monitoring of offenders, bringing the country’s criminal justice system into line with many first world countries, Post Today newspaper’s website reported on Sunday.
Overhaul the justice system
News, Published on 11/08/2012
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is known for its strong stance against inefficiency and policies that cause inflation and force consumers to pay needlessly high prices. In May, it targeted the telecommunications sector over the exorbitant cost of phones and the calls made on them, a failing it blamed on the industry's lack of liberalisation and inadequate competition. It makes sense that if prices can be lowered and the quality improved by opening up the market further, then that is what should be done.