Bangkok: The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has proposed that the Cabinet undertake a review of the current prison regulations. This move comes as former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has recently been imprisoned, drawing attention to potential issues of favoritism within the correctional system.
According to Thai News Agency, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Mr. Phumtham Wechayachai, who is currently acting on behalf of the Prime Minister, addressed the NACC's proposal. He emphasized that the review aims to prevent regulations from unfairly benefiting certain prisoners. Mr. Phumtham stated that while it is within the power of each party to address these concerns, the proposal may not be implemented during his tenure, leaving it to the incoming government to decide on the matter.
Mr. Phumtham acknowledged the timing of the proposal coinciding with Thaksin's entry into the justice system, noting that questions about the coincidence could be exhausting to address. He reiterated that the authority and responsibility lie with those in power and urged them to consider and implement the necessary changes diligently.