From #Thai land -based foreign diplomats to #UN agencies & politicians to civil society organizations, many have reacted to death of detained #Thai activist 'Bung'. But comments from PM #Srettha conspicuously missing as he still hasn't said/posted anything on this yet #บุ้งทะลุวัง

'Transparent & impartial investigation' needed into death of 28-year-old detained #Thailand activist 'Bung' says #UN UN Human Rights Asia. This case has caught significant attention & also comes as #Bangkok bids for UN Human Rights council seat mfa.go.th/en/content/hrc… #บุ้งทะลุวัง

The symbolic 3-finger salute has returned to #Thailand after long while as some gathered in #Bangkok to remember activist 'Bung' who died today in detention. Sign was seen frequently during 2020-2021 pro-democracy protests. พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party Rangsiman Rome was also there #บุ้งทะลุวัง

14 May 2024: #Thailand 's reminded its deep political divide remains with death of detained activist 'Bung' & how this day 1 yr ago, though พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party won the elections, #MFP was denied from governing. Pita Limjaroenrat vows to 'do it again' & 'be greater' together #ก้าวไกล #บุ้งทะลุวัง

#EU ambassador in #Bangkok , David Daly expresses sadness over death of #Thailand activist 'Bung'. Seems to be 1st reaction from a foreign diplomat regarding her death. She'd been detained for ~4 months & on hunger strike to demand reforms reuters.com/world/asia-pac… #บุ้งทะลุวัง

#Thailand opposition พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party calls on all political parties to work together to 'create a safe space' to resolve political conflicts. Adds 'no one should have to go to prison just because they hold a political opinion'. This in reaction to the death of 'Bung' #บุ้งทะลุวัง

A young #Thailand activist 'Bung' has died reportedly of cardiac arrest. She has been in detention for almost 4 months. She's believed to be the 1st activist to have died while in jail under this new PM #Srettha 's government that has been in governance for ~8 months #บุ้งทะลุวัง

#Thailand opposition party พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party reminds all 1 yr ago, 14 May 23 elections, it won polls with >14 million votes & 'great changes' happened. But reality today, its PM candidate, Pita Limjaroenrat blocked from role, blocked from forming government & now risk dissolution #เลือกตั้ง66

When 2 ex- #PMs of #Cambodia Hun Sen & #Thailand Thaksin Shinawatra try to intervene & play role to resolve #Myanmar #coup crisis, Myanmar #military responds with refusals to requests & calls talks with resistance inappropriate google.com/amp/s/www.voan… #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Thailand wants #cannabis relisted as a drug. #Marijuana was decriminalised in 2022. It was key policy implemented by then DPM/health minister Anutin. Reversing policy now may potentially sour ties with Mr Anutin's พรรคภูมิใจไทย party, major coalition partner & anger retailers

Yet another quit in #Thai land กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand after cabinet reshuffle 10 days ago. #MFA vice minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow has decided to leave, following the footsteps of now-ex foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. Mr Sihasak played key role in #Thai - #Myanmar relations. #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Thailand ex- #PM Thaksin Shinawatra's 'talks with the Burmese ( #Myanmar ) have nothing to do with the Thai government' says new foreign minister Maris Sangiampongsa. That's a really odd thing to say. Thailand had recently offered to play the role of a peace broker #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Thailand Royal #AirForce chief, Punpakdee Pattanakul invites #Myanmar air force chief to #Bangkok . Both said to have discussed further cooperation to increase friendship. This as Myanmar #militarycoup regime continues to launch air strikes, at border too #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Thailand opposition พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party Pita Limjaroenrat acknowledges #PressFreedomDay & says media plays important role in 'development of democracy' in country. PM Srettha Thavisin hasn't marked this day. But he'll bypass media with new TV programme: nationthailand.com/news/politics/… #วันเสรีภาพสื่อมวลชนโลก

#Myanmar National Unity Government Myanmar vows to ensure #PressFreedom in country & believes in 'public's right to information'. This vital as ongoing #militarycoup has seen regime arrest, jail journalists & shut down local media agencies. #PressFreedom Day #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar

On #PressFreedomDay , embassies in #Myanmar highlight #military 's treatment of journalists since 2021 #coup . U.S. Embassy Burma UK in Myanmar 🇬🇧 EUMyanmar credit role of free/independent media as 'cornerstone of democratic societies'. >200 journalists detained #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Thailand Constitutional Court has granted opposition พรรคก้าวไกล - Move Forward Party 15 more days as requested to submit evidence to defend themselves from being dissolved. Party has to do so by May 18 now instead of initial May 3. #MFP executives also risk ban bangkokpost.com/thailand/polit… #ก้าวไกล

#Thailand has a new foreign minister in Maris Sangiampongsa. The ex-ambassador of Australia, Canada takes over from Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara. This after Mr Parnpree quit unexpectedly on April 28 after the PM removed his DPM post. The กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand does not have a deputy as he was moved to PMO

#Thai land PM Srettha Thavisin meets with #Thai #military chief & relevant security personnel to discuss & get updates on #Myanmar security #coup crisis issues. The clashes along Thai-Myanmar border near #MaeSot have calmed for now. But Thailand remains concerned #WhatsHappeninglnMyanmar

#Thailand 's potential new Foreign Minister, ex-diplomat Maris Sangiampongsa was seen going into the PM office today & said to be meeting the premier. PM Srettha hasn't announced new กระทรวงการต่างประเทศ | MFA of Thailand minister yet. Mr Maris was advisor to now ex-foreign minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara #ครมเศรษฐา2