Corrections Department spokesman Tawatchai Chaiwat gives details of Sunday’s riot at Si Sa Ket prison, on Monday. (Photo supplied)
Thirty-five prisoners deemed hard-core and a bad influence on other inmates have been transferred to maximum security at Rayong Central Prison following a riot at Si Sa Ket Prison on Sunday, Corrections Department deputy director-general Tawatchai Chaiwat said on Monday.
Mr Tawatchai, the department’s spokesman, said two groups of inmates began arguing about 4.40pm on Saturday. Warders broke up the dispute and issued a warning.
About 9.20am on Sunday, the two groups met again at the sports field in Zone 2. The argument rekindled and they began fighting each other.
All prison staff were mobilised to quell the brawl. About 50 police were brought in to assist them from Muang…
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