Thai protest leader hospitalized after 46-day hunger strike

Thai protest leader hospitalized after 46-day hunger strike

Bangkok, April 30 – Thai protest leader, Parit “Penguin” Chiwark, who is jailed for pre-trial detention on charges of insulting the king, has been hospitalized after a 46-day hunger strike in the country. The Department of Corrections said on Friday. .

Parit began his hunger strike on March 16 and his weight had dropped to over 26.5 pounds to 208 pounds, the statement said, adding that he was sent to the hospital due to concerns that he could go into shock if his condition worsened. Huh.

Anti-government protestor arrested Parit
Anti-government protest leader Parit “Penguin” Chivark shows a three-year salute as he arrives in criminal court on March 15, 2021 in Bangkok, Thailand to face the charges of the Lez Magistrate.
Reuters

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