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Hunger strikers back in hospital

Duo at high risk of kidney failure after resuming ‘dry’ fast outside Supreme Court

A doctor checks on Orawan “Bam” Phuphong as emergency services personnel prepare to transfer her to Thammasat University Hospital from the protest site outside the Supreme Court late Friday afternoon. (Photo: Ratsadon News Facebook)

Two activists who have been on a hunger strike for 44 days to press for the release of political prisoners were rushed back to hospital in critical condition on Friday evening after spending a week protesting outside the Supreme Court.

Doctors said Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong were at high risk of kidney failure and might not survive the night without…

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