Prisoner

Minister of Public Security Luong Tam Quang. Photo: Quochoi.vn

The Minister of Public Security talks about the proposal to donate prisoners' tissues and body parts

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The Minister of Public Security said that he will revise the draft according to the principle that prisoners are allowed to donate tissues and body parts voluntarily and when they are eligible for health.

National Assembly delegate Nguyen Thanh Sang suggested that the need to consider overcoming the consequences should be included in the classification of prisoners. Photo: Quochoi.vn

Different views on removing the regulation on "resolving consequences" when considering reducing sentences

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National Assembly deputies have given two different opinions on whether to consider "resolving the consequences" when classifying prisoners.

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra appeared in court on September 9, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Mr. Thaksin is about to have a new job in prison

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The Thai Bar Association said it is considering the possibility of assigning former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra the task of teaching foreign languages in prison.

Major General Pham Van Than - Deputy Director of Department C10, Ministry of Public Security presented early released prison amnesty certificates to prisoners. Photo: Phuong Linh

Nearly 400 prisoners in Khanh Hoa receive amnesty on the occasion of National Day, September 2

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Khanh Hoa - The Prisons of the Ministry of Public Security located in the province have announced the President's special pardon decisions on the occasion of National Day, September 2.

More than 300 prisoners about to complete their prison sentences in Tuyen Quang were advised and introduced to jobs. Photo: Manh Tung

Tuyen Quang provides job counseling to more than 300 people about to complete their prison sentences

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Tuyen Quang - More than 300 prisoners about to finish serving their prison sentences have been consulted, oriented for their careers and introduced to jobs.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that mentally ill prisoners must be treated to ensure human rights. Photo: VNA

Mentally ill prisoners must be exempted from detention and sent for medical treatment

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Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stated that prisoners with mental illness must be exempted from detention, temporary custody and medical treatment according to human rights.

Based on the prisoner's ability, educational level, health, gender, labor market, specific conditions and ability to cooperate with organizations and individuals, the prison organizes teaching of common and simple occupations or organizes training to improve skills for prisoners. Photo: Viet Dung

How is the vocational training regime for prisoners regulated?

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Reader with email vanthaixxx@gmail.com asked: According to the new regulations, how is the vocational training regime for prisoners regulated?

Prisoners are provided with: 2 sets of long clothes made of regular fabric according to a unified model/year, 2 towels/year, 2 personal mats/year... Photo: Quang Viet

What do prisoners get from the State every year?

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Reader with email lytoetxxx@gmail.com asked: According to the new regulations, what are prisoners provided by the State every year?

Prisoners are guaranteed by the State, the monthly standard quantity includes: 17 kg of rice; 15 kg of green vegetables; 01 kg of pork, 01 kg of fish; 0.5 kg of sugar; 0.75 liters of fish sauce; 0.2 liters of cooking oil... Photo: Viet Dung

New dietary regulations for prisoners

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A reader with email toongtengxxx@gmail.com asked: According to the new regulations, how will the State provide prisoners with monthly meals?