Corrections Department chief Naras Savestanan said yesterday the embassy wants his department to "be aware of inmates' rights, prevent suicides and escapes as well as ensure their quality of life". According to the department, Britons are among 15,076 foreign inmates currently held in Thai prisons. "When the practices are adopted in Thai prisons, we have to consider to what extent they will be applied," Pol Col Naras said. The Thailand Institute of Justice, which advocates good treatment in prisons, said the Corrections Department is heading in the right direction. It was working constantly to improve inmates' rights, TIJ adviser Nathee Jitsawang said.

Source: Bangkok Post February 13, 2018 23:37 UTC