A young Thai activist, Netiporn Sanesangkhom, passed away in a prison hospital after going on a hunger strike while being jailed for advocating reform of Thailand's monarchy system. Netiporn, 28, was a member of the activist group Thaluwang, known for their bold campaigns demanding monarchy reform and abolition of laws prohibiting defamation of royal family members.
Thailand's monarchy was traditionally considered a revered institution, with criticism being a taboo subject. However, recent years have seen a shift with increased calls for reform and criticism of the monarchy, leading to legal repercussions under the lese majeste law.
