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Prison compiling parole list
Post Reporters, Published on 03/02/2026
» Klongprem Central Prison is compiling a full list of inmates to determine who meets the criteria for general sentence suspension, according to a source familiar with the process.
Minister orders probe into Chinese inmate perk claims
News, Post Reporters, Published on 02/12/2025
» Allegations that Bangkok Remand Prison officers granted illicit privileges to Chinese inmates will be thoroughly probed, said Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat, following claims made by the prison's former chief warden that he was unfairly targeted over the reports.
Rights body steps in as prison privilege scandal grows
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/11/2025
» Four officials at Bangkok Remand Prison have been dismissed after being found guilty of serious disciplinary violations linked to a prison scandal, while 14 others remain under investigation, said Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat.
DSI launches 'VIP inmate' probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/11/2025
» The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) has launched a full-scale probe into the expanding scandal involving Chinese inmates who received VIP treatment inside Bangkok Remand Prison.
'No escape' for bent warders
News, Post Reporters, Published on 22/11/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has vowed tough action against all officials involved in awarding special privileges to Chinese inmates, after a raid at Bangkok Remand Prison uncovered prohibited items and allegations that women were being smuggled into restricted areas.
Thaksin parole odds 'up in air'
Post Reporters, Published on 19/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra's prospects for parole have become highly uncertain after the Department of Corrections was instructed to review the criteria governing parole and related procedures.
Thaksin ‘could teach behind bars’
Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2025
» Imprisoned former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra could serve as an English teacher for fellow inmates, according to Pol Lt Col Prawut Wongseenin, director-general of the Department of Corrections.
Pardon vetoed for former Thai PM Thaksin
Post Reporters, Published on 06/10/2025
» Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthapon Naowarat has reaffirmed the stance of his predecessor, Pol Col Tawee Sodsong, who supported the Department of Corrections’ recommendation to reject the royal pardon appeal submitted on behalf of former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra.
Thaksin’s drain-gang job on hold
Post Reporters, Published on 26/09/2025
» The Department of Corrections clarified on Friday that former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra cannot yet be assigned to public service, as only “top-level” inmates qualify.
Ex-PM Thaksin suffering neck bone deterioration in Bangkok prison
Post Reporters, Published on 21/09/2025
» Convicted former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is suffering from neck bone deterioration in the Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok and a doctor will examine him there on Monday, according to the Department of Corrections.