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1,219 more cases found in 3 prisons
Online Reporters, Published on 15/05/2021
» The Corrections Department has found another 1,219 people infected with Covid-19, six of them in critical condition, in three prisons in Greater Bangkok.
Ratsadon mothers petition for fair probe into prison Covid testing attempt
King-oua Laohong, Published on 17/03/2021
» The mothers of five Ratsadon group leaders detained at Bangkok Remand Prison on Wednesday petitioned the Justice Ministry for a fair investigation into an attempt by prison officials to take two detainees from their cells for Covid-19 testing on Monday night.
Transfers will fix overcrowding
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 11/03/2021
» Political prisoners at Klong Prem Central Prison and Bangkok Remand Prison will be moved to other facilities to reduce overcrowding and other problems, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said yesterday.
Minister: Political prisoners to be spread out
King-oua Laohong, Published on 10/03/2021
» The Corrections Department has been instructed to transfer political prisoners now mostly held at Klong Prem Central Prison and Bangkok Remand Prison to other facilities to reduce overcrowding and other problems, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday.
Jailed protest leaders transferred to Thon Buri prison
Published on 09/03/2021
» Three anti-government leaders have been moved from Bangkok Remand Prison to Thon Buri Remand Prison, where they are being held in quarantine.
Families claim bodies of inmates as Ecuador prison riot toll climbs
AFP, Published on 25/02/2021
» CUENCA (ECUADOR) - The body count from simultaneous riots at four prisons in Ecuador rose to 79 Wednesday as family members arrived to claim the remains of loved ones killed in hours of full-out gang warfare that left inmates decapitated and burnt.
At least 62 inmates dead in Ecuador prison riots
AFP, Published on 24/02/2021
» GUAYAQUIL (ECUADOR) - At least 62 inmates died Tuesday and several were injured in riots blamed on gang rivalry at three jails in Ecuador's overcrowded prison system, authorities said.
Pakistan seeks extradition of 29 prisoners
King-oua Laohong, Published on 22/02/2021
» Pakistan has sought the extradition of 29 prisoners from Thailand, citing problems over living conditions and health, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin said.
Striving towards better prisons
News, Published on 15/02/2021
» The newly-appointed director-general of the Department of Corrections, Ayuth Sintoppant, is a classic example of what Thais call a luk mor -- a staff member who has worked at the same place for a very long time, and as such, is deeply familiar with the depth and breadth of his organisation and its work.
Industries try hand at correctional estates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 06/02/2021
» Authorities plan to have two so-called "correctional industrial estates" in Thailand to offer jobs to hundreds of inmates, aiming to solve overcrowding in prisons and reduce employment of migrant workers.