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Two activists leave hospital, continue hunger strike

13 out of 16 political detainees freed in the 38 days since pair began fast to demand bail rights

Tantawan Tuatulanon (left) checks on colleague Orawan Phuphong in the ambulance as they arrive at the Supreme Court on Friday afternoon to continue their hunger strike outside of hospital. (Photo: Khai Maew Cheese Facebook page, facebook.com/eggcatcheese)

Pro-democracy activists Tantawan “Tawan” Tuatulanon and Orawan “Bam” Phuphong left Thammasat University Hospital for the Supreme Court on Friday and insisted they will continue their hunger strike — now in its 38th day — until all their demands are met.

Ms Tantawan, 21, and Ms Orawan, 23, released a letter saying they intend to continue…

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