“Chalong Riewrang”, has entered the prison and adapted well without stress but has slight concerns about sleep because he normally sleeps during the day, causing him to wake intermittently at night and requiring sleeping medication. Officials confirm there are no special privileges or different treatment despite his previous role as a prison guard.
On 12 August 2026, reporters reported that Nonthaburi Provincial Prison received Mr. Chalong Riewrang under a detention order from the Nonthaburi Provincial Court. The prison completed document verification and identity confirmation procedures before placing him in a COVID-19 quarantine room for five days, from 11 to 16 August. On the first night, Mr. Chalong was able to adapt and eat the prison food normally.
The prison's dinner menu yesterday included spicy jungle curry with chicken and fresh bamboo shoots, steamed rice, and boiled egg. The food, supplies, and care follow the same standards as for all inmates, with no special privileges or differential treatment. The intake process for all new inmates includes court order verification, identity confirmation, fingerprinting, and health checks.
Health screening and medical history review, including regular medications, showed Mr. Chalong had mildly elevated blood pressure and brought regular medication with him. Prison medical staff provided appropriate care. A preliminary psychological assessment found Mr. Chalong was not worried about his case but had mild sleep concerns due to his habit of sleeping during the day, causing difficulty sleeping at night with intermittent waking, necessitating sleeping medication.
Breakfast on 12 August consisted of mixed vegetable stew with pork and steamed rice, which Mr. Chalong ate normally.
Regarding security and inmate classification, the prison allocates control areas and classifies inmates based on their case, history, behavior, health, risk, and security factors following government criteria. Although Mr. Chalong previously worked as a prison guard, this information is only part of the assessment process and does not grant him special privileges or different treatment from standard regulations.
Visits by relatives and lawyers follow laws, regulations, and Department of Corrections criteria, balancing inmate rights and public safety. After Mr. Chalong completes the five-day quarantine, listed relatives and family members can request visits according to regulations, and lawyers may arrange meetings following established procedures after the quarantine period.