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“On 14 May 2024, Bung died at Thammasat University Hospital from sudden cardiac arrest, after being transferred from the Central Women’s Correctional Institution of the Department of Corrections. The total duration of Bung’s temporary detention, from the start of her hunger strike protest to the day of her death, was 109 days. However, the cause of her death remains a mystery, whether she really died from sudden cardiac arrest or due to a lack of timely medical treatment, since Thammasat University Hospital told her lawyer that the hospital found that the medical treatment from the Department of Corrections was done incorrectly.”
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“According to the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights’, from the “Free Youth” public assembly on 18 July 2020 until 31 January 2025, at least 1,960 individuals have been charged/prosecuted for participating in public assemblies or expressing their political opinions in 1,313 cases. In comparison to December 2024, there are two new cases. Altogether, there have been at least 4,025 criminal cases against individuals, although some of them are charged for multiple offences.”
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On the Thai Authorities’ Arrest of Paul Chambers
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American academic faces years in jail after being charged with insulting Thai monarchy | CNN
“The charges against Chambers represent a ‘tightening chokehold on free speech and academic freedom in Thailand,’ said Sunai Phasuk, senior Thailand researcher for Human Rights Watch. ‘Paul is considered a major target by ultra-royalist groups, which have launched multiple attacks against him for years — ranging from online disinformation and hate campaigns to pressing authorities to revoke his visa and get him expulsed from the university,’ Sunai told CNN.”
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American academic faces royal insult charge
“In addition to a complaint of lese-majeste under Section 112 of the Criminal Code, Mr Chambers faces a charge of computer crime. The two charges are frequently used together. Lese-majeste is punishable by between 3 and 15 years in prison.”