Bangkok Remand Prison announced today it would suspend visiting relatives at the prison tomorrow as it plans to tighten up security in the Lat Yao prison area, where it is expected a large crowd may gather if former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra is transferred here after returning from his self-imposed exile.
“We kindly request closing visiting privileges at the prison for one day on Tuesday, August 22, 2023,” the prison announced via its Facebook page today. “This is to ensure security in the Lat Yao prison area, where there might be a large crowd.”
This announcement comes after Thaksin, who spent 15 years living in exile, claimed multiple times that he would fly back to Thailand, reaffirming he will land at Don Mueang Airport at 9am tomorrow via private plane. He has said he will turn himself in upon arrival.
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