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Corrections Dept. claims good care provided to hunger striker Netiporn
21 Sept 05:40 Key points summarised by AI
- The Corrections Department asserts it provided comprehensive care to political activist Netiporn Sanesangkhom, who died during a hunger strike, adhering to human rights principles and departmental standards.
- Despite claims of proper care, a fact-finding committee has been established to investigate Netiporn’s death in custody, aiming for transparency.
- Netiporn received extensive medical attention, including transfers to the department's hospital and Thammasat University Hospital, following her hunger strike initiation on January 26th.
- Medical staff reported Netiporn's refusal of crucial supplements and fluids, despite doctors' explanations and psychologists' attempts to persuade her, with an autopsy pending to determine the exact cause of death.
