The Corrections Department has been instructed to transfer political prisoners now mostly held at Klong Prem Central Prison and Bangkok Remand Prison to other facilities to reduce overcrowding and other problems, Justice Minister Somsak Thepsutin said on Wednesday.
Mr Somsak said it must be admitted there were now more political prisoners at Klong Prem Central Prison and Bangkok Remand Prison in Bangkok than at other prisons.
They drew a large number of visitors – close family, other relatives and supporters. This caused many problems, including anti-government protests in front of the two prisons.
“People travelling on Ngam Wong Wan road have been affected by the…
