(Photo: Apichart Jinakul)Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin has signed an order for the early release of 76 prisoners who received royal clemency, but they will have to wear electronic tags. Justice deputy permanent secretary Witthaya Suriyawong said the minister signed the document on Friday. Mr Witthaya said Mr Nattawut would wear a bracelet to monitor his behaviour in Bangkok after he leaves Bangkok Remand Prison. A group of his supporters were waiting outside Bangkok Remand Prison on Friday, expecting him to be allowed to walk out. Prisoners who are not being released but whose prison terms were reduced included former TV anchor Sorrayuth Suthassanichina and former commerce minister Boonsong Teriyapirom.

Source: Bangkok Post December 18, 2020 04:52 UTC