Activists Phromsorn Sent to Corrections Hospital After Strike

On August 31, 2026, legal counsel visited Phromsorn "Pha" Veerathamjari, a former Ratsadon Mutelu activist detained at Thanyaburi Prison under Article 112. Records show he began a hunger strike on July 1, 2026, demanding bail to care for his ailing father, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease and Alzheimer’s, alongside his mother's depression.

During the visit, Phromsorn appeared physically drained, wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts. Upon learning that the Supreme Court had dismissed his fifth bail application submitted on August 28, 2026, citing no grounds to alter previous orders, he reacted with quiet sorrow. He subsequently informed visitors of his decision to stop drinking water after consuming milk earlier that morning.

Phromsorn expressed deep physical and emotional fatigue, reflecting on societal reconciliation efforts and the ongoing legal challenges faced by political detainees. Despite his confinement, he emphasized that he strives not to harbor anger and simply wishes for an opportunity to support his family during their time of need.