Society urged to give former inmates a second chance, jobs after jail
By Chularat Saengpassa
The Nation

 

file photo: A leaflet advertising massage services at Lila Thai massage parlour in Chiang Mai

 

BANGKOK: -- FOR MANY former convicts, it is difficult to start a new life because they do not receive a second chance from society.

 

Speaking on condition of anonymity, an elderly man lamented how his son was rejected at the last stage of recruitment after a government agency found out that he was once jailed over a brawling offence. 

 

“Didn’t they say former inmates would be allowed to work?” the father said. 

 

He was not the only one to complain about how difficult it is for an ex-convict to find a proper job. 

 

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Once somebody who has paid their debt to society, they should be allowed to work, or they will revert back to their old ways. 

Perhaps the government should set the example and start employing ex convicts , they would fit in well

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2 hours ago, yellowboat said:

Once somebody who has paid their debt to society, they should be allowed to work, or they will revert back to their old ways. 

 

Of course.. problem is do you want them in a position of trust.. hard choices but I agree with what your saying. 

“… his son was rejected at the last stage of recruitment after a government agency found out that he was once jailed…” 

Obviously, government officials don't want reformed crooks cutting into their pie. Even a little honesty might overturn the cart.

48 minutes ago, robblok said:

 

Of course.. problem is do you want them in a position of trust.. hard choices but I agree with what your saying. 

Agreed ... it should depend on the nature and severity of the crime committed, whether it was a one-off, the amount of time that has passed since the crime, and the nature of the job being considered.

This has become a non virtuous downward spiral in the US.  Once someone is branded a fellon, then job opportunities dwindle to very few and very low paying.  This in turn provides the incentive to return to crime.  At the same time, if two people are equally qualified for a job then why would a business hire the convicted fellon?  There are ways this can be fixed but none of them are politically popular.

I think it's a great idea, as soon as the guy who was killing people for their IPhones gets out I'll give him a call.

This isnt Europe,or a developed country.These criminals are a different grade.A lot of murders are simply committed due to Thai male pride and face.Also stealing is a second nature them,its considered the normal practice if you want something.How about a guy that runs a building company and employs an ex con to labour (i wont say learn a  trade,they are non existent)for him,he gets pissed up on Lao kao and thinks the woman in the house next door is in need of a good raping.It will be ok 'cos its not considered a serious crime here and he can always excuse himself 'cos he was drunk,and apologising should get him off.What if it was your wife or daughter?2nd chance my arse.

17 hours ago, Khon Kaen Dave said:

This isnt Europe,or a developed country.These criminals are a different grade.A lot of murders are simply committed due to Thai male pride and face.Also stealing is a second nature them,its considered the normal practice if you want something.How about a guy that runs a building company and employs an ex con to labour (i wont say learn a  trade,they are non existent)for him,he gets pissed up on Lao kao and thinks the woman in the house next door is in need of a good raping.It will be ok 'cos its not considered a serious crime here and he can always excuse himself 'cos he was drunk,and apologising should get him off.What if it was your wife or daughter?2nd chance my arse.

Koh Kaen Dave, I totally agreed with what you said. I believe only a very small number of the hardcore criminals are ok if given a second chance.

Sometimes when I look at some of these hardcore criminals their faces tell you there is no hope for them. They just don't understand what a society is all about. The society is tired of dealing with them.

maduser

That's the truth in a nutshell brother.

After their release they could be given a job within the military. After some hard work and commitment they may well be promoted and go on to the learn the valuable skills of wealth creation.