Funeral for Thai pro-democracy activist dead in prison
In Thailand a funeral has been taking place for 28-activisit Neti-porn Bung, who died on Tuesday in prison following a 65 day long hunger strike. She was jailed for insulting Thailand’s monarchy, a crime punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for justice reform in Thailand. Story by FRANCE 24’s Constantin Simon and Matt Hunt.
In Thailand a funeral has been taking place for 28-activisit Neti-porn Bung, who died on Tuesday in prison following a 65 day long hunger strike. She was jailed for insulting Thailand’s monarchy, a crime punishable by 3 to 15 years in prison. Her death has prompted an outpouring of grief and renewed calls for justice reform in Thailand. Story by FRANCE 24’s Constantin Simon and Matt Hunt.
