We are very fortunate to have this email system for our BPA prisoners at Bangkwang. It helps a lot at both ends, using the emailing system must also be courteous as all correspondence goes through censorship.
EMAILING
For writing or emailing in English there is not much to tell except for the "Subject" of the email to be sent out (quick pick below please).
BURMESE SCRIPT Not allowed any more, only English or Thai languages are accepted.
Due to strict censorship emailing, the prison does not deliver scripted messages. All email in and out that has been scripted is rejected by the prison authority.
Your Penpal Can be Emailed at Bangkwang:
bangkwang_bkprison@hotmail.com
Subject: Prisoners Name known by the prison - Bangkwang Building No.
(the information on the subject is important to avoid discards)
Please note:
* A maximum of 15 rows/lines of text are allowed per email, avoid temptation it goes against the prisoner and your email will go into limbo.
* Also note that emails are delivered to the inmate not necessarily on the same day and viceverse.
* There are also restrictions on the message bulk received by the prisoner, emailing the prisoner constantly will block you and the prisoner.
* Graphics are erased or blackout, save yourself the grooming.
* Date your message, samples below.
Email Header Sample for English
(Remember you only have 15 lines as a maximum, including your signature)
Type directly, to save yourself a line date the message next to the name because when the officers receive the message they tend to cut the dates.. if you date it inside the body you are forcing the date to go through, although it could be blacked out…
* There used to be a time when the prisoner could receive unlimited emails at Bangkwang, unfortunately that is not the case at the moment (20 May 2009), always check with the prisoner what you can send as rules and regulations change frequently.* The prisoner is allowed ONE email OUT per week only.
* Use email wisely please as one of our boys email was restricted and he lost all the email sent to him.
* Relaying that the prisoner has received your email is unwise, please repeat your email in a follow-up letter to the prisoner.
* Remind the prisoner about dating his communications to you.
Your Penpal CANNOT be emailed at Klong Prem
Due to strict restrictions ALL EMAIL TO Klong Prem has been canceled. There could be exceptions but you have to check with the prison. Once again, email is not a reliable messenger repeat your message on follow up letter.
Updated: 8 Aug 2012
