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Caleb Quinley

Hunger striking royal reform activist dies in custody in Thailand

Netiporn Sanesangkhom, known as Bung, was a leading member of the underground anti-monarchy group, Thaluwang [Courtesy of 'eggcatcheese]

Bangkok, Thailand – Netiporn “Bung” Sanesangkhom was known by her friends and family as courageous, outspoken, and fierce. At just 28 years old, she was a formidable force within the Thai democracy movement, defiant in the face of the legal and physical risks as she and her friends called for royal reform.

Dressed in her signature all-black at street demonstrations, Netiporn was not afraid of the authorities: often challenging their almost constant surveillance, and staring down the police at protests and other public events. Always willing to speak her mind, she had a strong voice that carried far, electrifying the crowds at rallies.

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