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New Rules Locking Away Serious Offenders | Thailand News
The Justice Ministry is pushing new, stricter rules to lock up the worst offenders for longer—death row inmates must serve at least 25 years, life sentence prisoners 20—before even being considered for parole or reductions. Sparked by public outrage over a high-profile drug kingpin’s early release via royal pardon, the move aims to boost public safety and restore trust in the system. These rules cover not just drug crimes but also corruption, political, and national security offenses, with minimum terms tied to sentence length. Officials are finalizing the draft with a government review…
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