Sasinan is concerned about Tee-Wannawalee's hunger strike protesting bail rights, as doctors warn of shock risk. She urges the corrections department to provide close care and appeals to the court to reconsider temporary release under constitutional rights. Tags: [hunger strike, bail rights, corrections department, health risk, constitutional rights, court appeal]
On 15 November 2026, Ms. Sasinan Thammanitinun, Bangkok MP from the People’s Party, spoke about Ms. Wannawalee Thammasatya, or “Tee Phayao,” who began a hunger strike on 2 November demanding bail rights during the appeal of her Section 112 case and seeking permission to care for her terminally ill aunt. The Human Rights Lawyers Center revealed that Wannawalee was transferred to the Corrections Hospital on 9 November after abnormal blood sugar levels were detected, raising doctors’ concerns over shock risk.Tags: [hunger strike, Section 112 case, medical transfer, blood sugar, health risk, human rights]
Ms. Sasinan expressed deep concern over Wannawalee’s health and safety. She emphasized that bail is a crucial mechanism to protect citizens’ rights and freedoms, especially before final judgment. Thailand’s Constitution, Article 29, clearly upholds the presumption of innocence. Therefore, restrictions on liberty during trial must strictly follow legal criteria and be proportionate.Tags: [health concerns, bail mechanism, constitutional law, presumption of innocence, legal standards]
Ms. Sasinan further stated that given the critical situation, she calls on relevant agencies and organizations to urgently address three key issues.Tags: [urgent appeal, human rights, government agencies]
First, she urged the Corrections Department to provide full medical care for Wannawalee, prioritizing her life and safety. She also called for transparent access to medical information for family members and lawyers.Tags: [medical care, corrections department, transparency, family access]
Second, she requested the court to consider bail requests thoroughly and humanely, taking into account family necessity, health crises, and the defendant’s right to appeal.Tags: [court consideration, bail request, humanitarian grounds, family necessity, health crisis]
Third, she urged the parliament to expedite reviewing the entire bail system to establish clear, fair, and non-discriminatory rights protection standards across all case types.Tags: [parliament, bail system reform, justice standards, non-discrimination]
“This is not only about Tee alone but challenges the justice system on how to ensure rights and freedoms are genuinely protected for everyone. No one should have to risk their life to have society hear their basic rights demands,” Ms. Sasinan concluded.Tags: [justice system, human rights, social justice, public appeal]