Thread: Work on New 796m Baht Phuket Jail Set to Start in August, Says Prison Commander

PHUKET: Construction is to begin next month on a new international-standard jail for Phuket, the existing island prison's Commander, Pichit Wannajit, told Phuketwan today.

''The new jail will cost 796 million baht and take three years to complete in central Phuket, with accommodation for 1500 inmates,'' Commander Pichit said. ''Construction begins in August.''



The old jail in Phuket City, built more than a century ago to house 750 prisoners, now hosts 2940 men and women in conditions that can only be described as extreme.

With as many as 300 male prisoners squeezing into each of the ancient dormitories, conditions are so tight that individuals are unable to lie on their backs at night. Prisoners have to sleep on their sides. If one turns over, they all must turn over.

more: Work on New 796m Baht Phuket Jail Set to Start in August, Says Prison Commander - Phuket Wan

Ten in the bed and the little one said roll over roll over..........

WTF. They have nearly 3000 prisoners in a prison designed for 750. Now they are
building a new one for 1500. Will it hold nearly 6000?

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They need to employ sheriff Joe Arpaio from Arizona to sort out the problems of prisons here : The Problem With Sheriff Joe Arpaio's Tent City [Analysis] - ABC News

Animals shouldn't be kept in conditions like that, Thai prisoners sure but not animal.

Tent city prisons, 50 cent meals and some colorful underwear, seems that would be a step upward for what Thai inmates are presently dealing with.

Will Phuket taxi drivers get contracted to ferry prisoners to the hospital .