“VIP Cell” Scandal in Bangkok Prison Violates Rights, NHRC Says
BANGKOK, May 2, 2026 — Thailand’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has found that “VIP prison” facilities inside Bangkok Remand Prison amounted to unlawful preferential treatment, violating principles of equality and human rights, officials said. The findings follow a November 2025 raid by the Department of Corrections, which uncovered a