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Justice Minister inspects secret VIP room at Bangkok Remand Prison, orders action against staff
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22, 2025
Justice Minister Rutthapon Naowarat conducts an urgent inspection of Bangkok Remand Prison after a raid uncovered a modified VIP room and possible preferential treatment for Chinese inmates.
Paetongtarn steps back from politics, says Thaksin under stress in prison
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2025
Paetongtarn Shinawatra reveals her father, former PM Thaksin, has joined the Dhammanavawang rehabilitation programme at Klong Prem Prison and is suffering stress, while she distances herself from politics.
Corrections Department denies Thaksin to leave prison for public works, cites eligibility conditions
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2025
Department of Corrections confirms former PM Thaksin Shinawatra remains in prison; not eligible for community service due to inmate classification rules.
NACC calls for review of house arrest regulations, citing risk of bias and corruption
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
NACC urges government to review regulations on house arrest after concerns over lack of clarity and potential abuse of discretion, pushing for more transparency.
Thai prison department plans to assign Thaksin as language teacher
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2025
The Department of Corrections is considering assigning former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra as a language teacher within the prison system.
Fish sauce from blackchin tilapia: A sustainable solution to alien species
THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2025
A fish sauce made from blackchin tilapia is being promoted as an innovative solution to turn the problem of invasive alien species into benefits for both communities and the environment.
Ombudsman sets 30-day deadline for explanation on Thaksin’s extended hospital stay
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2025
Ombudsman gives DOC and related agencies 30 days to explain Thaksin’s 6-month hospital stay amid claims of special treatment.
Dept. of Corrections clarifies detention of gambling tycoon "She Zhijiang" following laws
TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2025
The Department of Corrections addressed the allegations made by She Zhijiang, the gambling tycoon of Shwe Kokko in Myanmar, who claimed he was subjected to inhumane treatment in a Thai prison.
Probe launched into Thaksin’s hospitalisation
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2024
Twelve government officials to be investigated for their apparent roles in keeping former PM in hospital to avoid prison
New prison rules alleged to pave way for Yingluck’s freedom
MONDAY, DECEMBER 09, 2024
Speculations arose that the recent Department of Corrections (DoC) move to draft regulations about detentions outside prison would be done to allow the ex-PM Yingluck Shinawatra to escape bars upon her likely return. .