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99 inmates at large after brutal riot at Brazil prison
Agencies, Published on 03/01/2018
» SAO PAULO: Police say 99 inmates are at large following a prison riot that left nine dead and 14 injured in central Brazil.
Inmates riot, set fires at prison in Indonesia's Aceh
Associated Press, Published on 04/01/2018
» BANDA ACEH: Indonesian security forces have retaken control of a prison in the country's west following a riot.
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.
Gun-making inmates to serve state
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 16/01/2018
» Sixteen inmates found guilty of illegally making guns have been chosen to join a project aimed at sharpening their weapon-making skills to support the defence industry and smooth their return to society.
May's not for turning, No artful thief, Alex in with prison
News, Mae Moo, Published on 21/01/2018
» Jay stays mum
Inmates seek redemption in art
News, Nauvarat Suksamran & King-oua Laohong, Published on 30/01/2018
» More Thai convicts are turning to religious artwork while behind bars to "cleanse" their minds but some find staring a Buddhist statue in the eye to day after day a daunting task given the guilt associated with past crimes.
A sporting chance
Life, Pichaya Svasti, Published on 05/02/2018
» Several teenagers were playing table tennis and badminton, their eyes fixed on movements, their brains whirling, their hands skilfully moving as they played forehand and backhand drives. Most of them are young people who were once juvenile delinquents but now they are trying to turn their lives around. Some of the support they receive is from sports training and empowerment projects initiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
Dept sacks 18 errant prison staff
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 09/02/2018
» The Department of Corrections has dismissed 18 prison officials for committing various crimes including taking bribes, bringing in illicit drugs, mobile phones and other prohibited items into prisons.
Parting words to the condemned
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 13/02/2018
» 'No one is born evil or bad to the bone. There are just people making mistakes. I strongly believe that all people can change for the better, no matter who they are -- drug kingpins, notorious hitmen, thieves," says Phra Kru Srinonthawat, abbot of Wat Bang Phreak Tai, who has taught dharma to death row inmates for 27 years.
Embassy frets over plight of UK inmates
News, King-oua Laohong, Published on 14/02/2018
» The British embassy in Thailand is worried over the treatment of British inmates in Thai prisons, urging authorities to adopt adequate measures to protect detainees against human rights violations.