On 17 May 2024, Ms. Pinsuda Jayanama, Director-General of the Department of International Organizations, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led officials of the department on a study visit to the Department of Corrections’ Central Women Correctional Institution in Bangkok to learn about the work of the Department of Corrections’ Central Women Correctional Institution, particularly the implementation of the United Nations Rules for the Treatment of Women Prisoners and Non-Custodial Measure for Women Offenders or the “Bangkok Rules”. The Bangkok Rules was intiated by Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendiradebyavati to provide gender specific treatment while promoting gender for female inmates, which has gained international acceptance.  

The trip allowed the participants to learn more about the Department of Corrections’ work. They also visited the “Khok Nong Na” Land Development Model Study Center, Center for Skills Training Programmes for Inmates and Center for Healthcare System for female prisoners as well as Center for Mother and Child. The study complements the Department’s work on the issues of human rights, justice process, and criminal justice in the international fora.  

They also donated basic necessities to the Central Women Correctional Institution, as part of the Department’s charitable activities on the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday anniversary.