Nang Rong Prison suspends visits due to COVID-19

Thairath•Society•1d ago

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Nang Rong Prison has temporarily suspended relative visits in specific zones after detecting COVID-19 infections among new inmates.

•Nang Rong Prison suspended visits in the receiving zone and Zone 1 from August 31 to September 30, 2026.
•The measure follows the detection of COVID-19 infections in new inmates via ATK screening on August 30, 2026.
•Visits to other zones remain open as normal.
•Relatives can still deposit money and purchase gifts for inmates.

•On August 30, 2026, prison nurses conducted ATK screening and found a number of new inmates infected with COVID-19.
•Nang Rong Prison announced a temporary suspension of relative visits for the receiving zone and Zone 1 from August 31 to September 30, 2026.
•The suspension is to implement strict quarantine and surveillance for COVID-19 or other diseases in areas receiving new inmates.
•The Department of Corrections reported that all infected inmates do not have severe symptoms.
•Nang Rong Prison coordinated with a network hospital to provide close medical care for the patients.
•Visits to zones other than the receiving zone and Zone 1 remain open as normal.
•Relatives can still deposit money and buy gifts for inmates as usual.
•The Department of Corrections will monitor the situation and supervise the treatment of inmates.

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Department of Corrections(กรมราชทัณฑ์)ℹ️

The government body that issued the announcement and is monitoring the situation at Nang Rong Prison.

Nang Rong Prison(เรือนจำนางรอง)

The facility where COVID-19 infections were found and where relative visits were partially suspended.