Thai students in deteriorating health after hunger strike, say lawyers

Parit Chiwarak, one of students jailed over protests calling for monarchy reform, is unable to stand, lawyer says

Two Thai students imprisoned for leading mass protests that called for reform of the monarchy are in deteriorating health after spending up to six weeks on hunger strike, their lawyers have said.

A lawyer acting for Parit Chiwarak, 23, who is known by the nickname Penguin, said he had fatigue, constant dizziness and was unable to stand. Parit began a hunger strike on 15 March to protest against his pre-trial detention.