Another death in detention announced in Phang Nga

The Nation

Another death that occurred in detention has been revealed at Takua Pa Prison in Phang Nga province after a male inmate was beaten to death last Saturday, the same day as an Army private was killed at a military camp in Surat Thani.

Suriya Supalak, 47, was found dead at the prison, and although prison officials said he had fainted and died, his family said many bruises and cuts were visible on his body.

Family members have said they are sure that Suriya was beaten to death and they will not cremate his body until they get justice and the offenders, who they believe to be more than two persons, are punished.