“Penguin” publishes letter 1 day after being granted bail, says hunger strike is over

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Parit “Penguin” Chiwarak, a student activist who was charged with violating Section 112 of Thailand’s Criminal Code, or lese majeste, has penned his first letter after being released on bail Tuesday. He calls it “Letter of Freedom,” and says more will come. He published the letter 1 day after being released on bail, or May 12. He has also announced the end to his hunger strike, which lasted for 57 days. Below, is a translation of the letter, that was published on Thisrupt. “The 93-day imprisonment and 57-day hunger strike to protest against injustice are now over. Yesterday, the court […]

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