Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution Explained

Chiang Mai Women's Correctional Institution (Thai: ทัณฑสถานหญิงเชียงใหม่) is a women's prison in Chiang Mai, Thailand, operated by the Department of Corrections. the warden is Arirat Thiamthong. As of the same year most inmates had committed crimes related to recreational drugs.[1]

The prison has a Thai massage training programme to help inmates adjust to the free world; members of the general public may receive massages from prisoners. Prisoners who participate in the programme can earn money from tips. A former warden's residence, Ruean Pathammarong, is used as the massage parlor.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bailey, Anne. In northern Thailand, female prisoners are getting a second chance. Through massage. . Public Radio International. 2015-09-08. 2018-07-01.
  2. News: Mahavongtrakul, Melalin. A non-traditional Thai massage. Bangkok Post. 2015-04-07. 2018-07-01.