account their aspirations.106 A systematic program of education, including skills training, strengthening of the overall level of education of prisoners and encouraging crime-free life, shall be a key part of regimes.107 Throughout 2015 a variety of professional and vocational courses were held and are still being held in the prisons. Various types of events, including screenings, writers and other celebrities, poetry, chess tournaments, checkers, table tennis and more were introduced for the re-socialization of the prisoners. Noteworthy that the rehabilitation programs were introduced at the establishments N2, N3, N5, N6, N8, N11, N12, N14, N15, N16, N17, N18 and N19. The prisoners were given the opportunity to participate in cultural and sports activities, acquire general / vocational education and look into the various trades. In this regard, the best example is the establishment N5. The rehabilitation activities of this establishment are provided in the table below. N Vocational Courses 1 Cosmetology 2 Sewing 3 Felt Making Period Number of Participants March/April 25 October/November 21 March/April 23 December/ongoing 12 June/August 14 July/August 15 4 Hair stylist September/October 19 November 20 5 Massage September/October 18 N Educational Programs Period Number of Participants 1 Bangkok Rules March/April 24 2 Healthy Lifestyle April/May 15 May/June 16 3 Operation of small businesses November/ongoing 16 November/ongoing 8 June/September 20 November/ongoing 18 4 English language 5 Theoretical course of driving license October/December 48 6 Guide(tourism) November/ongoing 13 106 European Prison Rules, Rule 28.1. 107 European Prison Rules, Rule 106.1. 74 NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM (NPM), 2015