BANGKOK, May 15 — A Thai rights activist detained on royal defamation charges died yesterday while on hunger strike in custody, the kingdom’s department of corrections...
Observers say PM Anwar's meeting with Hamas leaders in Qatar amid US scrutiny of financial ties could provoke West to act against Malaysia
Netiporn Sanae-sangkhom, an activist from the pro-democracy “Thaluwang” group, had been held in pre-trial detention since January. Some of the world’s strictest lese-majeste laws protect King Maha Vajiralongkorn and his close family, with each offence carrying a potential 15-year sentence.The 28-year-old went on hunger strike shortly after detention to protest against the Thai justice system, and was immediately transferred to the medical correctional hospital over health concerns.
Thailand Activist Hunger Strike Hunger Strike
Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Thai police hunt two Japanese suspects in Bangkok murder-dismemberment caseKUALA LUMPUR: Capital A Bhd chief executive officer (CEO) Tony Fernandes has signed a new service contract for the next five years, continuing his role to focus on driving the group’s future growth and financial returns.
Read more »
Thai capital Bangkok and other localities forecast to face extreme heat in coming weekChina’s Loulan Ruins offers a rare glimpse into the history of Xinjiang and Chinese civilisation.
Read more »
Thai PM expresses concern over escalating clashes near Thai borderBANGKOK: Thailand’s Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin has expressed concern over the latest round of armed clashes in Myanmar’s Myawaddy which is locate...
Read more »
Thai Star James Jirayu Tangsrisuk To Appear At The Exchange TRX On 3rd MayMalaysia Latest News, Trends and Entertainment
Read more »
OpenAI's ChatGPT-Powered Search Engine May Have A 9 May Live DateOpenAI's ChatGPT-powered search engine may have a URL of search.chatgpt.com and a live date of 9 May.
Read more »
Sony Xperia 1 VI Launch May Happen On 17 MayA leaked image has appeared on Chinese social media Weibo hinting at the launch for the Sony Xperia 1 VI happening on 17 May.
Read more »