The Fact

 

• There are  44,636 female inmates incarcerated in Thailand (October 2015)

• Thailand ranks number 5 in the world in term of female  inmates number

 

The Causes

 

• Few alternative measures for female offender

• Intensified enforcement of drug – related law

 

 

The Effects

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Solutions

 

• Back – end mechanism ; Special parole

• Front – end mechanism ; more probation ,decriminalization of drug related offenses, and more non -custodial measures

 

 

231 Child are in prison with their mother (November 2015)

 Overcrowding in Prison

 Fewer opportunities to   access to education and  training