On 14 May 2024, Bung died at
Thammasat University Hospital from sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 28. According to Krisadang Nutcharus, a lawyer from the Thai Lawyers for Human Rights Center, Bung's family confirmed that her condition had deteriorated to the point where no vital signs could be detected, suspected to be caused by prolonged hunger striking prior to her death. Kittithat Sriamrung, one of Bung's friends, stood firm on three demands: • Thailand should not be a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council • The country should reform its judicial system, ensuring that those charged under Section 112 and political prisoners receive bail rights • No political dissidents should be imprisoned. Kittithat concluded by expressing a desire to uphold these three demands in Thai society and to continue Bung's mission, ensuring that her efforts were not in vain. In response to the news, a large number of citizens and activists gathered in front of the Southern Bangkok Criminal Court for 1 hour and 12 minutes to commemorate Bung. Many key members of both the
Move Forward Party and
Future Forward Party also posted about Bung's death.
Pannika Wanich questioned whether someone had to die before society realized that individuals with differing views should not die or be imprisoned. She emphasized that many are still imprisoned without bail and that three people are still on hunger strike in jails.
Rangsiman Rome expressed sadness over Bung's death and emphasized that regardless of agreement or disagreement with her actions, everyone should have the right to bail to fight fully. Such losses, he argued, result from withdrawal of bail without legal grounds, and responsibility lies with the judiciary for those who have lost their lives. Wiroj Lakkhanaadisorn stated that no one should be detained simply for differing political views, and no one should lose their lives just because of differing opinions. The right to bail is a fundamental right in the justice process that every citizen should receive from the state. Major General
Tawee Sodsong, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Justice, told the press that Prime Minister
Srettha Thavisin has been informed but there has been no comment or official statement from the
Pheu Thai Party yet. Until a day after the incident, Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin expressed his condolences to Bung, stating that the right to bail and the release of political activists during
pre-trial detention will be discussed soon to ensure fairness for everyone, but he has not yet addressed the judicial system reform, the abolition of Section 112, or the amnesty for
lèse-majesté prisoners, even though these were part of his election campaign.
Nattawut Saikuar, a former member of
Pheu Thai Party, expressed his condolences and concluded that no one should lose their lives due to differing opinions. He hoped that this incident would be the last and called for the remaining children to be released. Justice Minister Tawee Sodsong announced that an autopsy would be performed on Bung's body, and a committee would be created to investigate her death. The Thai branch of
Amnesty International called her death "a shocking reminder that Thai authorities are denying activists their right to temporary release on bail and using detention to silence the peaceful expression of dissent". == Film ==