Detained Political Activist Nethiporn Suffers Cardiac Arrest Amid Hunger Strike

[eisfeld]

5 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

keeping onlookers and concerned parties on tentacles

 

WTF? The AI is going mad. A tragic event of a young woman dying and Thaiger/AseanNow can't be bothered to write a proper article. For shame.

 

 

Edited May 14 by eisfeld

[dinsdale]

1 minute ago, Emdog said:

You can have your opinion.Nonsense was the view that AN members are lower because we haven't given our lives. And I assume being alive is a requirement of being an AN member, or at least one that can post.

I'm sorry she died... that wasn't her intention I assume. Doesn't make her sacrifice any less. Could I get in trouble if I posted my view on that law? It would not be in support....

Maybe a clearer post next time. Someone has died in custody for a cause she and a majority of Thais believe in. Frivolity might not be the best thing in this case.

[Tropicalevo]

Very sad that this young lady died.

Even more sad that we have the embarrassing flowery AI prose to describe what has happened.

RIP young lady. May your passing not be in vain.

[VillageIdiot]

6 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Of course, RIP.

However, one must wonder what goes on in the head of these people? Do they not understand that the government nor hospitals are to blame for this. The choice to hunger strike, is only a thing that is going to hurt one self. There are probably better ways.

Spot on.

She committed suicide in every sense of the term.

Better that she had lived and fought on.

[ikke1959]

RIP... very much respect to die for what you believe in.. A blame for all people involved in this tragedy... Government, judges, and lawmakers and others.. Shame to let this happen

 

[anchadian]

10 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said:

 

 

Maybe she should have eaten regularly, like most of us.

Why should the prison care for people who don't eat and obviously want to die?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

American are you?  On ignore for you.

 

RIP Khun Bung

Edited May 14 by anchadian

[jacko45k]

14 hours ago, bob smith said:

she gave her life for what she believed in.

 

That's more than can be said for any AN members.

 

bob.

Perhaps she could have achieved more by  staying alive and continuing to protest. Sadly I have to admit I was unaware of her predicament. 

[soalbundy]

15 hours ago, jonclark said:

Better ways....such as? 

Serving out her 15 year sentence for LM ? Unfortunately there are no better ways, as soon as a subject that cannot be discussed is mentioned you are imprisoned.

[soalbundy]

Reported in the BBC news yesterday, I expect this tragic news has gone world wide by now, it must be quite embarrassing as this LM law is political, a tool to shut down a careless political opponent.

[bamnutsak]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The exact circumstances leading to her sudden heart failure have not been disclosed, keeping onlookers and concerned parties on tentacles.

 

AI failure. "tenterhooks" perhaps?

 

 

Remember that while this young woman was remanded without bail or access to a trial, convicted seditionists were released after two nights in jail.

 

SUTHEP AND AIDES GRANTED BAIL, 2 DAYS AFTER SEDITION VERDICT

 

An appeal court on Friday approved a temporary release for former deputy PM Suthep Thaugsuban and seven other defendants found guilty earlier this week of inciting sedition against the elected government.

 

Suthep and seven of his lieutenants who campaigned alongside him during the “Shutdown Bangkok” street protests in 2013 and 2014 were deemed to pose no flight risk by the Court of Appeals. Their bond was set at 800,000 baht each.

 

The eight defendants were set to be released later today from Bangkok Remand Prison. Suthep and others are seeking to appeal the verdict, which sent them to jail on Wednesday on a number of charges, including insurrection and suppressing an election.

 

 

https://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2021/02/26/suthep-and-aides-granted-bail-2-days-after-sedition-verdict/

[Gottfrid]

8 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

RIP... very much respect to die for what you believe in.. A blame for all people involved in this tragedy... Government, judges, and lawmakers and others.. Shame to let this happen

 

What do you respect? Do you also respect if they had bent over because someone is on a hunger strike. What message would that send to everyone who wish to change something. Just stop eating and try to kill yourself, then everything will change.

[Denim]

RIP brave and principled woman.

Such a shame when she had her whole life in front of her.

Died fighting for the rights of others.

[Gottfrid]

11 minutes ago, Denim said:

RIP brave and principled woman.

Such a shame when she had her whole life in front of her.

Died fighting for the rights of others.

Damn, it sounds like you guys think she went to war??? What shame? She basically took her own life.

[hotchilli]

16 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This incident has inevitably cast a spotlight on the medical preparedness within prison facilities to handle such critical emergencies.

Thaksins bed is now free... 

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Known as Nettiporn, the 28-year-old activist had been in custody since January 26, 2024, after her bail was revoked in a lese majeste case related to a poll she conducted about a royal motorcade. She had been under arrest for 110 days before the tragic incident occurred

Sickening treatment of free speech from Thai authorities.

[anchadian]

Thailand: Tragic death of detained activist must be ‘wake-up call’

Responding to the death of Netiporn ‘Bung’ Sanesangkhom, a Thai pro-democracy activist who passed away today after a prolonged hunger strike in detention, Amnesty International Thailand Director Piyanut Kotsan said:

 

“Amnesty International expresses its deepest condolences following the death of Netiporn ‘Bung’ Sanesangkhom, who had gone on hunger strike in protest at her and others’ arbitrary detention, including for peacefully exercising their human rights.

 

“This is a shocking reminder that Thai authorities are harshly denying pro-democracy activists their freedom in an apparent bid to silence the peaceful expression of dissent. Many are currently detained, with their right to temporary release on bail denied.

 

More:

https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2024/05/thailand-tragic-death-of-detained-activist-must-be-wake-up-call/

[Classic Ray]

We should not forget the impact of the monks who set fire to themselves during the Vietnam War and since.

 

i just find it sad that Thai people feel so powerless to achieve change that they indulge in extreme acts like this to draw attention to the situation.

[Thingamabob]

Starving to the point of death involves a lot of pain. I am disgusted by the callous comments made by some of today's posters. Be ashamed. This was a young person who truly believed in her cause. RIP brave young lady.

[Thingamabob]

Starving to the point of death involves a lot of pain. I am disgusted by the callous comments made by some of today's posters. Be ashamed. This was a young person who truly believed in her cause. RIP brave young lady.

[Aussie999]

UN Human Rights - Thailand. 

Just what do you do  to justify your existence... do you not understand freedom of speech, go read UN article 19.

Edited May 15 by Aussie999

[Thingamabob]

Starving to the point of death involves a lot of pain. I am disgusted by the callous comments made by some of today's posters. Be ashamed. This was a young person who truly believed in her cause. RIP brave young lady.

[crazykopite]

I read it in the international news yet it’s barely made the headlines here  very sad why did she not be given the same treatment as the man they call the fugitive and place her in a private room in the police hospital from what I read by the time they got her into a hospital it was to late apparently she was treated at the detention clinic May god look over her soul and give her everlasting peace  RIP

[ikke1959]

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

What do you respect? Do you also respect if they had bent over because someone is on a hunger strike. What message would that send to everyone who wish to change something. Just stop eating and try to kill yourself, then everything will change.

She gave her life for the benefit of the country.. Unless people with high bloodpressure and fake illnesses who don't need to spend time in jail but are even free to go with amnesty... Sorry that you don't see the difference

[Gottfrid]

10 minutes ago, ikke1959 said:

She gave her life for the benefit of the country.. Unless people with high bloodpressure and fake illnesses who don't need to spend time in jail but are even free to go with amnesty... Sorry that you don't see the difference

Sure, I see the difference. Do you mean that it would be sensible for another 10 to go the same way to see any change? The difference, I see, is that they must deal with the problems another way. Taking your own life is not the way. Never said it was not worth fighting for, just not by killing yourself.

[jippytum]

This poor woman and many like her had been denied bail. However convicted criminals like Thaksin already on parole  charged with the same offence  was given bail without punative conditions. 

[brianthainess]

IMO there is only one person to blame, but I can't mention his name. 

[newbee2022]

19 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

 

The day has taken a daunting turn as Nethiporn, a high-profile political activist from the Thaluwang Group, infamously known as Bung, suffered a medical crisis while in detention. This morning, she experienced a cardiac arrest and is currently undergoing medical treatment at Ratchadon Hospital where the medical team is relentlessly attempting to stabilise her frail condition.

 

Nethiporn, associated with the Thaluwang Group, was arrested and incarcerated at the Central Women’s Correctional Facility since January 26th for her political activities. She is notably known for her rebellious stance after being jailed for contempt of court by the South Bangkok Criminal Court. In a bold move displaying her undeterred spirit, Nethiporn announced a hunger strike on January 27th, which notably expanded to involve four additional detainees by April 9th, according to the Human Rights Lawyers Centre.

 

The exact circumstances leading to her sudden heart failure have not been disclosed, keeping onlookers and concerned parties on tentacles. Yet, it leaves room for speculation if the prolonged hunger strike orchestrated by her could have contributed to her compromised health, thereby leading to this adverse cardiac event.

 

This incident has inevitably cast a spotlight on the medical preparedness within prison facilities to handle such critical emergencies. It elucidates the fragile health conditions of incarcerated individuals, raising immediate concerns about their undeniable right to timely and adequate healthcare.

 

Nethiporn's precariously balanced health condition has garnered significant attention, not only due to her noted political presence but also owing to the larger questions it raises about healthcare conditions in detention centres. This incident uncovers crucial human rights issues within the nation's political and judicial spheres, opening up thought-provoking discussions about the treatment of detainees and their health while under custody.

 

Photo courtesy of The Thaiger

 

-- 2024-05-14

 

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A post mortem would be appropriate to find out what caused the death

[lordgrinz]

3 hours ago, soalbundy said:

Reported in the BBC news yesterday, I expect this tragic news has gone world wide by now, it must be quite embarrassing as this LM law is political, a tool to shut down a careless political opponent.

 

If she chose to be, or not, she is now a Martyr. Hopefully something good arises from her sacrifice, the LM laws need to be abolished.

[bamnutsak]

A strong institution can withstand criticism.

 

 

There is a corollary.

 

 

[ikke1959]

1 hour ago, Gottfrid said:

Sure, I see the difference. Do you mean that it would be sensible for another 10 to go the same way to see any change? The difference, I see, is that they must deal with the problems another way. Taking your own life is not the way. Never said it was not worth fighting for, just not by killing yourself.

She is a martyr now as you said yourself and martyr can reach a lot if you look in the past. It needs courage to die for things you believe in.. That is why I respect her.. She believed in amending section 112 and died for it and the ones who refuse or hide behind the law should think twice now