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Advertisement Thailand is considering an expansion of prison space as its existing facilities have become swelled with political prisoners arrested in connection with the country’s ongoing pro-democracy protest movement. Justice Minister Somsak Thepsuthin told reporters yesterday that Bangkok Remand Prison and Klong Prem Central Prison, where most recently detained political prisoners are held, have become congested with visiting supporters and family members. “Therefore, we are discussing finding a larger area that can accommodate more people for everyone’s convenience,” he told reporters. “Everyone should be treated equally.” Convenience is one way of putting it. Since the middle of last year, Thailand has seen a simmering protest movement that at its peak saw tens of thousands flock into the center of Bangkok and other Thai cities. The protests have called for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s government and the drafting of a new, genuinely de

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