Pong's Prison Status and Potential Supermax Transfer

Thairath•Society•19d ago

Reader Briefing

Tana Kerdthong, known as Pong, remains at Pattaya Special Prison with a potential transfer to a high-security prison based on his behavior.

•Tana Kerdthong was sentenced to 7 years, 7 months, and 25 days for attempted murder, firearms offenses, and drug offenses.
•Tana Kerdthong was released from Pattaya Special Prison on June 5, 2026.
•Rayong Provincial Court ordered post-release surveillance measures for Tana Kerdthong for a period of 2 years.
•The Ministry of Justice reported on August 5, 2026, regarding the monitoring measures for Tana Kerdthong.

Overview

•Tana Kerdthong is currently adjusting to life in Pattaya Special Prison and is reported to be surviving.
•Tana Kerdthong was released from Pattaya Special Prison on June 5, 2026, after serving a full sentence without reductions.
•Rayong Provincial Court conducted an inquiry on January 13, 2026, and ordered Tana Kerdthong to report to probation officers every 3 months and undergo rehabilitation for 2 years.
•Tana Kerdthong's case fell under the Act on Measures to Prevent Repeat Offenses in Sexual or Violent Crimes 2022, also known as the JSOC law.
•Tana Kerdthong reported to the Chonburi Provincial Probation Office only once before committing a serious crime.
•A transfer to a high-security prison or Supermax will occur if Tana Kerdthong exhibits stubborn behavior, creates trouble, acts as an influential person, or poses a security threat.
•The Department of Corrections maintains standard security and welfare protocols for all inmates, including high-penalty offenders like Tana Kerdthong.

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Key Entities

Person

Tana Kerdthong(ฑนา เกิดทอง)

A former inmate sentenced for attempted murder, firearms, and drug offenses, also known as Pong.

Pong(ป๋อง)ℹ️

Nickname for Tana Kerdthong.

Place

Pattaya Special Prison(เรือนจำพิเศษพัทยา)

The correctional facility where Tana Kerdthong was held and is currently located.

Supermax(ซูเปอร์แม็กซ์)ℹ️

A high-security prison where stubborn or dangerous inmates may be transferred.

Organization

Ministry of Justice(กระทรวงยุติธรรม)ℹ️

The government ministry reporting on the monitoring measures of Tana Kerdthong.

Committee for Determining Measures to Prevent Repeat Offenses(คณะกรรมการพิจารณากำหนดมาตรการป้องกันการกระทำความผิดซ้ำ)

The committee under Section 16 responsible for screening surveillance measures before proposing them to prosecutors.

Chonburi Provincial Probation Office(สำนักงานคุมประพฤติจังหวัดชลบุรี)

The office where Tana Kerdthong was required to report as part of his surveillance measures.

Department of Corrections(กรมราชทัณฑ์)ℹ️

The agency responsible for risk assessment and the management of inmates.

Rayong Provincial Court(ศาลจังหวัดระยอง)

The court that conducted the inquiry and ordered the 2-year post-release surveillance for Tana Kerdthong.

Law

Act on Measures to Prevent Repeat Offenses in Sexual or Violent Crimes 2022(พ.ร.บ.มาตรการป้องกันการกระทำความผิดซ้ำ ในความผิดเกี่ยวกับเพศหรือที่ใช้ความรุนแรง พ.ศ.2565)

The law used to screen and evaluate high-risk inmates for post-release surveillance.

JSOC Law(กฎหมาย JSOC)

A shorthand reference to the Act on Measures to Prevent Repeat Offenses in Sexual or Violent Crimes 2022.