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A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after months of a hunger strike

A Thai activist accused of insulting the monarchy, Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, died in detention after a months-long hunger strike.
Sanesangkhom died as her heart "stopped suddenly" on Tuesday morning, while demanding reforms to Thailand's justice system, especially criticizing the lese majeste law.
She had been detained since January, facing charges of insulting the monarchy and held a hunger strike leading to declining health and ultimately her death.

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The Diplomat

Thai Monarchy Reform Activist Dies in Custody After Months-Long Hunger Strike

The death of Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom has drawn attention to the Thai government's cruel use of pretrial detention to silence peaceful critics of the monarchy.

10 months ago·Tokyo, Japan

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Al Jazeera

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom had been in jail since her arrest in January under Thailand’s strict royal defamation laws.

10 months ago·Qatar

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CNN

Young Thai activist’s death in detention after 65-day hunger strike sparks calls for justice reform

Death of activist Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom following her prolonged hunger strike prompts outpouring of grief and renewed calls for justice reform in Thailand.

10 months ago·Atlanta, United States

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NDTV

Activist Accused Of Insulting Monarchy In Thailand Dies After Hunger Strike In Detention

Netiporn "Bung" Sanesangkhom, 28, was part of a small anti-monarchy group called "Thaluwang," a name that translates to "shattering the palace".

10 months ago·New Delhi, India

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npr

A monarchy reform activist in Thailand dies in detention after a hunger strike

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known demanding reform of the monarchy and abolition of the law that makes it illegal to defame members of the royal family.

10 months ago·Washington, United States

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Irish Independent

Thai protester Netiporn Sanesangkhom (28) dies in prison during hunger strike urging reform of monarchy

A young Thai activist who went on a hunger strike after being jailed for advocating reform of the country’s system of monarchy has died in a prison hospital, officials said.

10 months ago·Ireland

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