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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.
Ombudsman stands firm
Post Reporters, Published on 16/09/2025
» Ombudsman Songsak Saichue has defended his role in reviewing former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's hospitalisation at the Police General Hospital, stating that his actions were based on law and facts, rather than providing benefits to any individual.
Imprisoned Thaksin healthy, morale good, says visiting family
Post Reporters, Published on 15/09/2025
» The daughters and ex-wife of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra visited him in Klongprem Prison in Bangkok on Monday morning after his five-day covid-19 quarantine period ended.
Imprisoned Thaksin in Covid quarantine
Post Reporters, Published on 11/09/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, currently serving a one-year sentence at Klongprem Central Prison, is now under a five-day coronavirus 2019 (Covid-19) quarantine as officials determine his placement and responsibilities.
Probe sought into Stark exec's treatment
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/08/2025
» The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for a formal investigation into claims that a former executive of Stark Corporation received preferential medical treatment while in custody, raising concerns of unequal treatment among inmates.
Hospital, prison staff to testify in Thaksin probe
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/07/2025
» The Supreme Court's Criminal Division for Holders of Political Positions is set to summon Corrections Department and prison hospital officials to provide testimony on former premier Thaksin Shinawatra's hospital stay on Tuesday.