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Lawmaker Urges Medical Intervention for Detained Activist
Rangsiman Rome has intervened to request urgent medical care for a detained activist protesting under Article 112.
On September 2, 2026, Rangsiman Rome, a list MP and Chairman of the House Committee on Law, Justice, and Human Rights, received a formal petition regarding the health of Phromsorn 'Falikhit' Veerathamjaree. The petition was submitted by Kumklao Songsomboon, a lawyer from Thai Lawyers for Human Rights, who expressed concern over the Thanyaburi District Prison's handling of the detainee’s deteriorating condition.
Falikhit, a former activist with the Ratsadorn Mutelu group, has been detained under Article 112 of the Criminal Code. According to the petition, he has been on a hunger and water strike since July 1, 2026, as a peaceful protest to demand bail rights for political prisoners excluded from the recent amnesty law. The legal team is requesting that prison authorities transfer him to an external medical facility for urgent treatment, citing fears of a repeat of past incidents involving deaths in custody.
For residents and travelers, this situation highlights ongoing political tensions surrounding the application of Article 112. While the event is localized to the prison system, it underscores the sensitivity of political protests in Thailand. It remains to be confirmed how the Department of Corrections will respond to the committee's request and whether the detainee will be granted the requested medical transfer. Observers are monitoring the situation for updates on his health status and potential policy shifts regarding the treatment of political detainees.