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BANGKOK PRISON SCANDAL: MODELS FOUND WITH CHINESE INMATES
Bangkok Remand Prison
By Khaosod English -November 21, 2025 7:46 pm
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Justice Ministry is investigating a widening scandal at Bangkok Remand Prison after corrections officers allegedly allowed Chinese inmates to enjoy privileged living conditions — including bringing two Chinese models into a secret, air-conditioned basement room to provide sexual services.
Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naowarat said Friday that a rapid-response team had been conducting raids inside the prison for five consecutive days after receiving reports of misconduct involving a group of Chinese detainees.
During a November 16 raid on Zone 8, the prison’s most crowded area with more than 900 inmates, officers found two Chinese women — described as models or “pretties” — inside a restricted underground room with two Chinese prisoners.
Authorities also uncovered boxes of condoms and a range of contraband items, including electrical appliances, portable air-conditioners and large quantities of lighters.
“In all my years of service, I have never seen inmates wield this level of influence inside a prison,” Rutthaphon, a former senior police officer, told reporters. “This is completely unacceptable. It undermines the entire justice system. It is disgraceful.”
The Corrections Department has since transferred Bangkok Remand Prison warden Manop Chomchuen and 14 other officials pending an investigation. A high-level source told Matichon Online that a review of immigration records showed Manop traveled abroad frequently during his tenure, particularly to Macau.
Rutthaphon said roughly 200 Chinese nationals are incarcerated at the facility. Two inmates suspected of orchestrating the misconduct have been identified and moved to another prison. The two Chinese women reportedly entered through normal access points, escorted by staff, and did not use visitor routes.
Investigators are also working to recover deleted CCTV footage. Some files have already been restored, including images of inmates walking in areas they were not authorized to enter.
Seven officers stationed between the front gate and the basement area are under scrutiny, Rutthaphon said. The ministry has assigned officials from the Department of Special Investigation and Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office to assist in the probe.
Authorities also inspected a converted guards’ room located above the basement, which was allegedly used by inmates during the incident. Rutthaphon said he will personally inspect the area on Nov. 22 and has ordered all prisons nationwide to monitor so-called “VIP inmates” to prevent similar abuses.
Bangkok Remand Prison
By Khaosod English -November 21, 2025 7:46 pm
BANGKOK — Thailand’s Justice Ministry is investigating a widening scandal at Bangkok Remand Prison after corrections officers allegedly allowed Chinese inmates to enjoy privileged living conditions — including bringing two Chinese models into a secret, air-conditioned basement room to provide sexual services.
Justice Minister Pol. Lt. Gen. Rutthaphon Naowarat said Friday that a rapid-response team had been conducting raids inside the prison for five consecutive days after receiving reports of misconduct involving a group of Chinese detainees.
During a November 16 raid on Zone 8, the prison’s most crowded area with more than 900 inmates, officers found two Chinese women — described as models or “pretties” — inside a restricted underground room with two Chinese prisoners.
Authorities also uncovered boxes of condoms and a range of contraband items, including electrical appliances, portable air-conditioners and large quantities of lighters.
“In all my years of service, I have never seen inmates wield this level of influence inside a prison,” Rutthaphon, a former senior police officer, told reporters. “This is completely unacceptable. It undermines the entire justice system. It is disgraceful.”
The Corrections Department has since transferred Bangkok Remand Prison warden Manop Chomchuen and 14 other officials pending an investigation. A high-level source told Matichon Online that a review of immigration records showed Manop traveled abroad frequently during his tenure, particularly to Macau.
Rutthaphon said roughly 200 Chinese nationals are incarcerated at the facility. Two inmates suspected of orchestrating the misconduct have been identified and moved to another prison. The two Chinese women reportedly entered through normal access points, escorted by staff, and did not use visitor routes.
Investigators are also working to recover deleted CCTV footage. Some files have already been restored, including images of inmates walking in areas they were not authorized to enter.
Seven officers stationed between the front gate and the basement area are under scrutiny, Rutthaphon said. The ministry has assigned officials from the Department of Special Investigation and Thailand’s Anti-Money Laundering Office to assist in the probe.
Authorities also inspected a converted guards’ room located above the basement, which was allegedly used by inmates during the incident. Rutthaphon said he will personally inspect the area on Nov. 22 and has ordered all prisons nationwide to monitor so-called “VIP inmates” to prevent similar abuses.
