Thai political activist Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom, aged 28, died in a Thai jail after a 65-day hunger strike. The opposition party plans amnesty for imprisoned activists. Thai PM orders an investigation into her death. Human rights organizations express concerns over freedom of expression in Thailand.
The Department of Corrections Hospital has yet to release the CCTV footage from the morning when deceased political activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom passed away, said lawyer Kritsadang Nutcharat. Her medical record, which dates back five days before she passed away on May… https://t.co/Sb2mfDX0iv
The Department of Corrections has informed the family of the deceased political activist Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom that they can now retrieve her medical records dating back five days before her passing, said its Director-General, Sahakarn Petchnarin. Sahakarn said Netiporn… https://t.co/1jTUVx8JPk
Related authorities are checking the CCTV footage from the morning when Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom passed away and requesting permission from other inmates who were captured in the footage before releasing it to her lawyers, said Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong. Regarding the… https://t.co/eI90e3ja7E
A leading international human rights organization urged the Thai government to stop forcing political dissidents who fled to Thailand for safety to return to authoritarian home countries, where they may face torture, persecution or death. https://t.co/dRJil0sizI
“There are serious concerns about freedom of expression in Thailand,” @PearsonElaine, Asia director at Human Rights Watch, tells @sneweyy. “Certain politically sensitive topics cannot be discussed without the threat or risk of arrest or jail.” https://t.co/2dQEWmtYeG
RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Saddened by Thai activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom's death while in pretrial detention for nonviolently expressing a political opinion. Concerned by the Thai gov’s charging of 200+ people for exercising what should be a fundamental right in any democracy. https://t.co/pnbhltYR73
Thailand becoming increasingly unsafe for foreign activists fleeing persecution, warns report. Human Rights Watch says refugees and dissidents seeking sanctuary have been harassed, monitored and attacked. @sneweyy unpicks the report. https://t.co/7Fz3kQave1
Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom had no vital signs when she reached Thammasat University Hospital, Lawyer Kritsadang Nutcharat said at a press conference to reveal the autopsy report, confirming the hospital's statement on Tuesday. The causes of death are acute heart failure,… https://t.co/MavcV91UiN
This week, Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom, a Thai pro-democracy activist, passed away after a prolonged hunger strike in detention. Her death is a shocking reminder that Thai authorities are harshly denying pro-democracy activists their freedom. https://t.co/Ccgk7PW6Hw
A lawyer from the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights stated that the Department of Corrections Hospital has not yet provided Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom's medical records to them. She said requesting medical records is a standard procedure and questioned why it is taking the… https://t.co/DZxoprW35O
The curator of detained prominent pro-democracy activist Arnon Nampa's social media page posted that many political prisoners have shaved their heads to show their condolences for the death of Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, who died while in pretrial detention for her lese-majeste… https://t.co/uXIaeyu9S0
Family and friends of political activist Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom have collected her body from Thammasat University Hospital for her funeral today, following the completed postmortem examination. Lawyer Kritsadang Nutcharat is expected to provide the autopsy reports to the… https://t.co/AHfSE2VFeh
Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation into the death of a young political activist who died after she went on a partial hunger strike during pre-trial detention on charges including insulting the country's monarchy. https://t.co/xPMrXwOEIG
#IEWorld | Who is Netiporn Sanesangkhom, the 28-year-old activist who died in Thai prison? https://t.co/vYgHKAMrlf
Amnesty for imprisoned political activists will be a "high priority" for Thailand's main opposition party, its leader told Nikkei Asia after the death on Tuesday of a 28-year-old prisoner on a hunger strike. https://t.co/dIYtIuhAnw
Political activist held in Thai jail dies after 65 days on hunger strike https://t.co/fD7Uudm2vE
A judicial reform is needed to ensure that people’s rights to bail are protected, said Pheu Thai list MP Chusak Sirinil. He also expressed his condolences to the family of political activist Netiporn 'Bung' Sanesangkhom, who passed away yesterday. He said the charter should be… https://t.co/IhrePhG9E2