A court on Tuesday granted a one-month release to two hunger-striking activists upon a hospital request. However, the duo insisted that they would maintain their strike from the hospital.
After agreeing to receive intravenous care yesterday, Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong were offered bail by the Criminal Court after a 20-day hunger strike that left them seriously ill.
The bail came after a request by Paruehas Tor-udom, director of Thammasat University Hospital, where the duo have been receiving treatment. Paruehas wrote that Tantawan and Orawan’s lives were in danger as they had practiced a dry hunger strike for more than 20 days.
However, according to lawyer Krisadang Nutcharas, Tantawan and Orawan did not acknowledge Paruehas’ request for their release. Although they said they were “surprised” by the court’s decision,…
