Thailand 's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin speaks to members of media about Thai Foreign Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara's resignation at the Government House in Bangkok, Thailand on Apr 29, 2024. BANGKOK: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin ordered an investigation on Wednesday 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.
"It is sad about the loss ... and I want to extend my condolences to the family," Srettha told reporters.Netiporn was jailed in January for contempt of court and her custody was extended after her bail was revoked in a royal insult case, legal aid group Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said. She went on a hunger strike for a month before her health deteriorated.
She was among 272 people who have been charged with royal insult since 2020 according to Thai Lawyers for Human Rights.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
Thai Monarchy Activist Srettha Thavisin
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