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United Thai Nation Party says island prison 'possible and not fantasy'
Post Reporters, Published on 29/12/2025
» Atthawit Suwannapakdee, deputy leader of the United Thai Nation Party, on Monday clarified the viral debate over the party’s proposal to establish an offshore prison — dubbed by netizens as the “Azkaban prison” — saying the idea was not a fantasy and was feasible by converting abandoned oil rigs into detention facilities.
'Kiki' Google's most-searched for definition in Thailand this year
Khanaphot Saengchai, Published on 12/12/2025
» As 2025 draws to a close, Google's Year in Search reveals the terms that captured Thai curiosity throughout the year. These top ten "What is...?" searches, ranging from political slang to cultural phenomena, reflect the events, trends and moments that shaped Thailand's collective conversation in 2025.
Prison says Thaksin–Sek viral photo 'fake'
News, Post reporters, Published on 06/12/2025
» The Corrections Department has denied the authenticity of a photo circulating online showing former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra and rock singer Sek Loso performing together on stage inside Klongprem Central Prison on Thursday.
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.
Corrections Department defends family photo during Thaksin prison visit
Published on 28/11/2025
» The Corrections Department has defended its policy after a family photo of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra embracing his children during a prison visit sparked criticism from a former senator about security protocols.
Two break out of French jail in 'old-fashioned' bed sheets escape
AFP, Published on 28/11/2025
» DIJON (FRANCE) - Two prisoners escaped from a French jail using bed sheets after sawing through the bars of their cell, a prosecutor said Thursday.
Thaksin’s daughter posts family photo taken at prison
Gary Boyle, Published on 28/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was visited by his three children and their families at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on Thursday.
Thaksin’s daughter posts family photo taken at prison
Online Reporters, Published on 27/11/2025
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra was visited by his three children and their families at Klongprem Central Prison in Bangkok on Thursday, in a rare close-contact session arranged as part of New Year celebrations.
Krungthai Bank trims NPL rate to 2.7% this year
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 27/11/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has exercised careful asset management, enabling the state-owned bank to reduce its non-performing loans (NPLs) excluding government-assisted contracts from 4.4% of the portfolio in 2020 to just 2.7% in the first nine months of this year, say executives.