Thai Activist Dies After Hunger Strike in Prison

Thai activist dies in prison after hunger strike, sparking calls for judicial reform and criticism of monarchy. Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, member of Thaluwang group, first to die after 110-day hunger strike. Death prompts condemnation from Amnesty International and foreign diplomats. Activist was charged with lese majeste for criticizing royal family. Calls for bail for political offenders and review of judicial process.

Death of Thai Activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom

A young Thai activist advocating for reform of the monarchy died in prison after a hunger strike. The activist group Thaluwang campaigns for monarchy reform and criticizes the lese majeste law in Thailand.