Receiving a letter plays a major part in relieving stress, depression and anxiety felt almost daily here and really can make the difference of getting through another day.
Magazines and Books hardback or paperback can also be sent. Cards and Postcards are not a problem.
Sending a parcel from England is expensive!! All parcels are opened and inspected in front of the prisoner, and only rarely go astray.
Being in prison in Thailand you have to pay for absolutely everything. The prison food is inedible and does not provide enough nourishment or vitamins essential to maintain basic health.
Prisoners recommend the following items to send:
(to be confirmed yet)
Vitamins, dry food like biscuits, dried fruit and nuts, cereals, fish and fruit, sweets.
Toiletries, detergent, soap, shampoo, toothpaste and brush, basic medicines, skin creams, plasters, multivitamins, iron tablets calcium tablets, vitamin C and E, dettol.
ALL COMMUNICATION’S WILL BE GRATEFULLY RECEIVED!!
Although the above advice sounds good as it comes from a personal experience, it is wise to be discreet when tempting waters the first times as there is no guarantee our letters could have the same treatment.
