Khaosod English reports that Thailand’s military regime may close down a special jail for Redshirt protesters who have been charged for their alleged role in Thailand's 2010 political violence, prison sources say.
Twenty-two inmates, 20 men and 2 women, are currently being held at Laksi Temporary Prison in northern Bangkok where they await appeal court trials on charges related to the violent clashes between Redshirt protesters and security forces in April - May 2010. More than 90 people were killed in the violence, the majority of whom were civilians.
The prisoners have been charged with organising riots, arson attacks, bomb attacks, and using military-grade weapons on security forces during the clashes.
Sources at Laksi Prison say they have been informed by the Department of Corrections that authorities are considering closing down the special prison, which currently only houses the accused Redshirt protesters, because the facility is costing the state "millions of baht" per year.
The inmates will be sent to various prisons based on their regional residences, the sources claim.
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