Lek Carabao (standing
center) poses with some of the guards for a photo they will never
forget.
Theerarak Suthathiwong
Famed Thai musical band Carabao brought music to the ears of inmates at
Pattaya Remand Prison, putting on a concert while also donating 400,000
baht in musical instruments and stereo equipment to the Nong Plalai
facility.
Band members and about 300 local motorcycle club members presented the
donation to Deputy Warden Nottapong Aenui before putting on a short show
for about 500 inmates.
Preecha “Lek Carabao” Chanaphai said a previous visit to the prison left
band members feeling that inmates needed more distractions to keep them
from dwelling on drug use that landed them behind bars. Many prisoners,
he said, were musicians and so donating instruments and equipment can
help those behind bars pass their time more easily.
