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1,480 more prison Covid infections raise total to 11,670
King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/05/2021
» The Corrections Department on Tuesday reported detecting 1,408 more Covid-19 infections at seven prisons, raising the number of infected detainees at 13 prisons nationwide to 11,670.
Thai women forced into Dubai sex trade rescued
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 06/05/2021
» Seven Thai women who were lured to work as sex workers in Dubai have been rescued and will return to Thailand soon, according to the Department of Special Investigation (DSI).
Arson rap for portrait trio
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 02/03/2021
» Police have gathered more evidence against three people suspected of setting fire to a portrait of His Majesty the King and damaging state property outside Klongprem Central Prison in Chatuchak district in the early hours of Sunday, according to the Ministry of Justice.
Prison inmates sell handicrafts, handbags online
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/12/2020
» Handicrafts produced by inmates are now being sold online under the brand "Wan Suk" (Happy Day) to generate an income for inmates to help them build up savings and increase their chances of finding work upon discharge, according to the Ministry of Justice.
Drug syndicate 'treasurer' arrested, B186m assets seized
King-oua Laohong, Published on 25/11/2020
» The alleged money handler for a major drug network has been arrested in Bangkok and assets worth 186.7 million baht seized, Office of the Narcotics Control Board secretary-general Wichai Chaimongkol said on Wednesday.
No arrests yet in 11.5 tonnes ketamine bust
King-oua Laohong, Published on 18/11/2020
» Drug suppression officers are still looking for a Thai man who rented a warehouse in Bang Pakong district, Chachoengsao province, where 11.5 tonnes of ketamine were seized on Nov 12, Office of Narcotic Control Board (ONCB) secretary-general Wichai Chaimongkol said on Wednesday.
King donates B128m for jails
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 11/11/2020
» His Majesty the King has donated 128 million baht for the purchase of medical equipment and supplies for 19 prisons and hospitals serving them, according to the Corrections Department.
Activists give minister jail 'wish list'
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 28/10/2020
» The three incarcerated anti-government protest leaders called on the government to ensure their well-being by granting a number of special requests during a weekend visit by the justice minister, according to a source at the Department of Corrections.
Speedy help for victims of road rampage
King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/08/2020
» The Justice Ministry will speed up assistance for people injured when a wealthy businesswoman crashed her Mercedez-Benz into several other vehicles during a drunken rampage late on Tuesday night.
DSI seeks Japanese man's DNA
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 24/07/2020
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) will seek DNA samples from a man in Japan for comparison with genetic material found on the clothing of a Japanese woman slain in Sukhothai Historical Park in 2007.