BANGKOK, June 30 (TNA) – An art gallery dedicated to displaying paintings by inmates opened at Klong Prem Prison in suburban Nonthaburi province on the outskirts of Bangkok as part of a project to use art to improve inmates' social behaviour skills and reduce stress among prisoners.
Chuan Chom arcade at Klong Prem Prison was temporarily transformed into a gallery to exhibit paintings that were the creations of inmates nationwide.
The project was the initiative of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn who told the Department of Corrections that applications of the arts could help develop the behaviour of the inmates.
There are now 92 prisons and detention centres that offer art classes for inmates and there were 2,147 inmates completed the courses.
After attending the art courses, the inmates were more politely behaved, had improved concentration and could reduce the stress and help adjust to life in the prison.
Paintings created by the inmates were also available for purchase by art collectors. (TNA)
General News : Last Update : 19:05:19 30 June 2008 (GMT+7:00)
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