"Somsak" revealed that the correctional officer sent "Tawan-Bam" out for treatment.

Thammasat Hospital

After 7 days of water and food fasting, refusing treatment at a correctional hospital, fearing severe symptoms, insisting on equal care for prisoners

Take care according to human rights principles - international

At 9:30 a.m. on January 26, 2023, Mr. Somsak Thepsuthin, Minister of Justice

Revealing the case of female inmates

political activist

requesting to move to receive treatment at Thammasat Hospital that recently the Department of Corrections reported that

The two female inmates, Ms. Thantawan Tuatulanon and Ms. Orawan Phupong, after refusing treatment from the Correctional Hospital Correctional Institution.

He was sent to Thammasat Hospital for treatment.

since the 24th of Jan.

according to the wishes of the inmates

which is in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Corrections

Mr. Somsak said that in the case of Ms. Thantawan and Ms. Orawan, they requested to withdraw their own bail.

therefore had to return to the Central Women's Correctional Institution on January 16, the past

And began to abstain from water and food by themselves since the evening of January 18, then was admitted to the correctional facility on January 20, but both of them reported their wishes not to be admitted. treat

Ready to sign a refusal of treatment

and asked to be sent to Thammasat Hospital for treatment

Both of them had weakness, lack of strength, nausea and dizziness.

Therefore, in consideration of the safety of the two female inmates, it was deemed appropriate to send them to an external hospital for treatment.

“Delivering inmates for treatment to external hospitals

as requested by the inmates

After 7 days without food and water, it is because we see the lives of the inmates as the top priority.

which if not sent to external treatment

Prisoners who refuse treatment may suffer from severe, life-threatening conditions.

Therefore, according to human rights principles, it has been sent to the outside for treatment.

This is in line with the standard practice for the control of fasting detainees.

Based on international standards, including the World Medical Association, Tokyo Declaration

Malta Declaration on Fasting Protesters

I would like to confirm that the care of the inmates in the prison is in accordance with the standards.

and take care of the same inmates equally

There is no discrimination whatsoever,” said the Minister of Justice.