The so-called “Bangkok Hilton” is usually associated with the Bang Kwang Prison in Nonthaburi, Thailand Bail’s lawyers and case specialists visit prisoners in the Bang Kwang Prison and have first-hand information about what life is like inside the Bangkok Hilton. Bang Kwang Prison is typically reserved for prisoners whose cases have been finalised 2 although some prisoners inside are waiting for judgments from the Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court 2 For example. if a defendant with a major drug case is housed in the Bam Bat, Klong Prem. Prison, and the judgment comes down from the Court of First Instance sentencing them to a lengthy prison term.

Other prisoners with serious physical issues, such as amputees, may also have their sentences reduced. Prisoners with provable psychological issues may also be released early or have their prison terms reduced. In the case of the 2 Burmese men, the media have announced that they will have their death penalty terms reduced to life sentences.

Information is still unclear at this time, and Thailand Bail’s lawyers and staff are working hard to confirm certain details with officers at the various prisons around Thailand, including the Bangkok Remand Prison, Klong Prem Central Prison, Bam Bat Prison, Klong Prem Women’s Prison, Bang Kwang Central Prison, Samut Prakarn Prison, Pattaya Remand Prison, Rayong Central Prison, Chonburi Central Prison, Phuket Prison, Koh Samui Prison, Udon Thani Prison, Chiang Mai Prison, Phu Khiao Prison, Mukdahan Prison, Prachuab Khiri Khan Prison, Nakhon Sri Thammarat Prison, and other prisons where Thailand Bail is managing criminal cases. We are also in touch with the Department of Corrections in Nonthaburi to get further information from them. We have also been reviewing the news articles, including this one: Thai News Link

If you have a friend or family member who is in a Thai prison, please contact Thailand Bail to see how we can assist with possible early release from prison. You can contact Thailand Bail via email, phone, Line, WhatsApp, and other methods on our contact page on this website.