Prison

Department of Corrections Clarifies: “Reciting the Five Precepts Does Not Reduce Prison Sentences,” Emphasizing It Is Not a Criterion for Prisoner Class Promotion

The Department of Corrections has dismissed claims circulating online alleging that “reciting the Five Precepts can lead to a sentence reduction.” The department confirmed that reciting the Five Precepts was merely a behavioral rehabilitation activity practiced in the past, not a formal criterion for prisoner promotion or sentence reduction. It further clarified that former drug lord “Lao Ta Saenli” was not released due to reciting the Five Precepts, but was granted royal pardons strictly in accordance with statutory regulations.

Aug 25, 2026