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Thonburi prison inmate dies of mpox
Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 15/02/2026
» A male prison inmate, 44, with underlying diseases including HIV died of monkeypox at Thonburi Remand Prison early last week, and about 100 other inmates and personnel are under observation, according to health authorities.
Inmate at Thonburi prison suspected of having mpox
Online Reporters, Published on 14/02/2026
» A newly admitted inmate at Thonburi Remand Prison in Bangkok is suspected of having mpox, the Department of Corrections reported on Saturday.
Corrections confirms Thaksin eligible for parole review in May
Online Reporters, Published on 20/01/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be eligible for consideration for parole in May after serving two-thirds of his one-year prison sentence, the Department of Corrections confirmed on Tuesday.
Thaksin ‘expected to be paroled in May’
Online Reporters, Published on 15/01/2026
» Former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is expected to be granted parole in May, when he will have served two-thirds of his one-year prison term, according to a source at the Department of Corrections.
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.
Financial probe sought into former remand prison chief
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 25/11/2025
» A political activist on Monday petitioned the Anti-Money Laundering Office (Amlo) to investigate the assets and finances of a former Bangkok Remand Prison chief and several corrections officers implicated in a scandal involving Chinese inmates allegedly receiving illicit VIP privileges.
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.
20 Bangkok prison officials linked to Chinese VIP inmate scandal
Online Reporters, Published on 22/11/2025
» About 20 officials are facing investigation for arranging special privileges — including prostitutes — for Chinese inmates at the Bangkok Remand Prison, according to the head of the Department of Corrections.