I am a foreign journalist and I would like to interview a woman from my country who is currently being held in Phuket Provincial Prison on a very serious criminal charge.
Can you tell me whether such an interview is possible?
If so, what are the procedural requirements for arranging it?
Intrepid reporter, Singapore
Friday, March 20, 2009 5:04:00 PM
“You first have to send a letter of request to the director of the Department of Corrections by ordinary mail.
The letter must contain the name of the media organization you represent along with contact details including the street address, telephone number, fax number and the name of the person requesting the interview.
The letter should not specify a date for the meeting, but must include the reason why you would like to interview the incarcerated.
If approved by the director of the Corrections Department, the incarcerated will be asked if she agrees to be interviewed. If the prisoner accepts, the depart-ment will inform you when you can interview her.
For more information contact the Department of Corrections in Nonthaburi. Tel: 02-967222. Or visit their website at www.correct.go.th”
Friday, March 20, 2009 5:04:00 PM
Aticha Kiewsen, Director of the Department of Corrections in Bangkok
