Nang Rong Prison bans visits for 1 month due to COVID outbreak

MGR Online•Society•19d ago

Reader Briefing

Nang Rong Prison in Buriram Province has suspended visitor access in three zones for 30 days following a COVID-19 and scabies outbreak.

•Approximately 50 inmates at Nang Rong Prison have tested positive for COVID-19.
•Several inmates have also been diagnosed with scabies.
•Visits are suspended for 1 month in Zone 1, Zone 3, and the Initial Reception Zone.
•The facility manages a total of over 2,300 male and female inmates.

•On September 1, 2026, Nang Rong Prison implemented disease control measures.
•Nang Rong Prison reports approximately 50 inmates infected with COVID-19, most with mild symptoms.
•Nang Rong Prison currently holds 2,300 male and female inmates.
•Nang Rong Prison suspended relative visits in Zone 1, Zone 3, and the Initial Reception Zone for 30 days.
•Nang Rong Prison is isolating sick inmates and moving inmates from Zone 2, Zone 3, and the Initial Reception Zone to appropriate areas for treatment.
•Nang Rong Prison is boiling and sun-drying the clothing of scabies patients and cleaning shared residential areas and toilets.
•Visits to Zone 2 remain open and operational under surveillance measures.
•Nang Rong Prison will monitor the situation and evaluate suitability before considering a return to normal visits.

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Nang Rong Prison(เรือนจำนางรอง)

A prison in Buriram Province managing over 2,300 inmates that has implemented emergency disease control measures.

Buriram Province(จ.บุรีรัมย์)ℹ️

The province where Nang Rong Prison is located.

Mr. Chairat Phoksuphat(นายชัยรัตน์ โภคย์สุพัตร์)

The Commander of Nang Rong Prison.