Former Activist and 112 Prisoner ‘Da Torpedo’ Dies at 62

[misskit]

BANGKOK — Daranee Charnchoengsilpakul, one of the earliest voices to protest the 2006 coup that brought down the elected government, died of cancer earlier this week, her family said.


Best known for her fiery speeches denouncing those in power, which earned her the nickname of ‘Da Torpedo,’ Daranee was 62 when she passed away on Thursday.


Daranee developed cancer while she was imprisoned for defaming the monarchy in her political speeches, those close to her said.

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[sabang]

Too young, poor thing. A very brave woman. RIP.

[aging one]

I hope there is a Karmic reaction to this. Needs to be..

[HuangLao]

I hope there is a Karmic reaction to this. Needs to be..

This nasty pathogen is still floating around.
Perhaps it'll find a fatal target of the many.

[panama hat]

I hope there is a Karmic reaction to this. Needs to be..

One can only hope

[kmart]

Very courageous woman, sad to hear this.

[HuangLao]

The activist movement, and the attention, has somewhat taken a back seat to the news of the current virus crisis.
Though, still stronger than ever - expect those vocal minority to create a mainstream resurgence in the coming months.

Interesting to note the numerous and recent memorialized tributes, within those particular circles, regarding Da Torpedo.