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Thaksin's hospital stay 'wrong'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 20/12/2023
» Political activist Srisuwan Janya petitioned the Administrative Court yesterday to nullify both an order allowing jailed former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra to receive medical treatment outside of prison and the latest regulation by the Department of Corrections allowing prisoners to be detained in other facilities.
Petitioner alleges abuse of power in 'privileged treatment' of Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 19/12/2023
» Social activist Srisuwan Janya on Tuesday filed a petition with the Administrative Court accusing four high-level officials of abuse of power in providing special privileges for former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Minister defends new detention law
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/12/2023
» Justice Minister Pol Col Tawee Sodsong has defended a new regulation that allows for the detention of inmates outside of prison, which could benefit convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Lawmakers want to see Thaksin in hospital
Post Reporters, Published on 14/12/2023
» The House committee on police affairs plans to visit Police General Hospital next month to see if former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is really there, says the committee chairman.
Minburi inmates in line for jab
News, Post Reporters, Published on 23/05/2021
» The Corrections Department started vaccinating inmates at Minburi Remand Prison yesterday to contain the spread of Covid-19.
Paroled inmates 'have health checks'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 17/04/2020
» The Corrections Department on Thursday reported nearly 8,000 people released from prison on parole had undergone health checks, as human rights activists called for more leniency toward eligible inmates.
Cabinet tackles prison overcrowding
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/01/2020
» The cabinet has approved measures to ease overcrowding in prisons across the country that include introducing bunk beds for inmates, deputy government spokeswoman, Rachada Dhnadirek, said.
Packed prisons spur ankle bracelet trial
News, Post Reporters, Published on 28/02/2018
» Electronic ankle bracelets will be used on offenders in lieu of jail terms at 23 courts nationwide Thursday under a pilot project to ease overcrowding in prisons.
Justice Ministry sets goal to slash number of re-offenders
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/01/2018
» The Justice Ministry has set a target of cutting the number of repeat offenders by 10% over the next three years, after Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha voiced concern over the high rate of return to crime.