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Bangkok Post
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Hunger strikers in 42nd day

A man wearing chains sits next to a poster bearing the image of hunger striker Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon outside the Supreme Court. (Photo: Apichart Jinakul)

About 200 people rallied outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday evening in support of two young activists now on the 42nd day of a hunger strike to press for freedom for political prisoners.

Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong have refused to leave their temporary shelter containing rudimentary medical equipment outside the court complex opposite Sanam Luang, despite the entreaties of doctors and supporters who say they need proper hospital care.

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