Law

Thailand to limit much criticized practice of shackling inmates

Thailand officially announced that it will end shackling inmates with iron chains and bars at maximum-security Bang Kwang Central Prison in Nonthaburi, ending a century-old practice which draws ire among rights groups as a human rights violation.

Published

8 years ago

May 16, 2013

Kanya Wattanaporn

Thailand officially announced that it will end shackling inmates with iron chains and bars

Amnesty International Thailand, an international rights group, hailed the move, saying it marks a good start in complying with international practice on human rights.

The rights group also urged the Thai government to end capital punishment to show respect to human dignity and the life of human.

From May 15 onward, there will be no more photographs of prisoners chained with hackles, fetters or leg irons used on the feet or ankles to allow walking but prevent running and kicking.

Thailand’s Ministry of Justice Corrections Department decided to discontinue the use of such chains which up to now were used for inmates with serious offences such as those facing execution for murder and those with life imprisonment.

via Thailand ends century-old practice of shackling inmates | MCOT.net | MCOT.net.

Companies

Thailand’s Amendments to Ease Doing Business

Thailand’s government approved new amendments to the country’s Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) aimed at improving the business climate.

Published

6 months ago

July 29, 2020

Headline Editor

In June 2020, Thailand’s government approved new amendments to the Civil and Commercial Code (CCC) to simplify the process of setting up and conducting business in the country. It is anticipated that the proposed amendments will become law towards the end of 2020 or the beginning of 2021.

(more…)

Law

Thailand Vs Asia: Gambling Laws Comparison

Whereas Singapore and The Philippines have lax gambling laws, Thailand has some of the strictest gambling laws in Southeast Asia. Betting on horse racing and the government-sponsored lottery are the only two forms of legal gambling in the country.

Published

9 months ago

May 15, 2020

Pr News

With the continual development of new technologies improving gambling services, the gambling market is growing rapidly across the globe.

(more…)

Law

Thailand’s illegal gambling market

Police in Thailand are tasked with monitoring illegal gambling. Raids regularly take place that result in fines and or jail time for people found to be hosting or playing in illegal gambling events.

Published

1 year ago

January 17, 2020

Pr News

Almost every form of gambling is illegal in Thailand and has been since 1935. But while the neon flashing world of online gambling was still the stuff of science fiction in the prelude to World War Two – when Thailand’s gambling laws were made – the remote sector is still banned in the country.

(more…)