Thai king orders release of prisoners

bangkok - Tens of thousands of prisoners in Thailand are probably rather freely. The Thai king Vajiralongkorn pardoning prisoners detained for minor offenses and prisoners with health problems, reports the Bangkok Post newspaper on Monday.

About 30 000 prisoners arrive, the newspaper probably at large. Another 70 000 prisoners eligible for penalty relief. Revolving door Criminals, rapists and drug traffickers are outside the boat.

The Thai monarch grants the pardon prisoners because he had recently ascended the throne. His father, the deceased King Bhumibol in October, showed more prisoners released early.