In considering parole, inmates' crime, as well as their behaviours and contributions in prisons, should be taken into consideration, he said. (Photo by Somchai Poomlard)Corrections executives have rejected the Samut Prakan prison governor's proposal for the early release of influential politician Chonsawat Asavahame, who is serving 18 months for local election fraud in 1999. Chonsawat, then Samut Prakan mayor, was founded guilty of failing to ensure a fair election. In Chonsawat case, he was eligible for almost 100 days of such reduction. "Some cases of parole were criticised, especially those for big names, so I think that parole should be considered carefully," Gen Paiboon said.

Source: Bangkok Post August 08, 2016 09:33 UTC