A union activist and friend of Chotisak Oonsoong, Jitra Kotchadej was fired by bosses at her clothing factory in August for appearing on a TV panel discussion wearing a T-shirt saying “Not standing is not a crime,” a reference to Chotisak’s case.
It appears that she has not been charged by police. Jitra remains an activist and campaigner for those held under Article 112.
Commentary on Jitra Kotchadej’s case:
Committee for Asian Women (2008): Statement on Human Rights Violations in Thailand
EPO (Germany), 14 August 2008: “Thailändische Gewerkschafter: Triumph und Linde sollen lokales Management zur Vernunft bringen” (scroll down for English)
News on Jitra Kotchadej’s case:
Prachatai, 22 October 2009: “‘Try Arm’ underwear by the producers of Triumph”
Bangkok Post, 24 August 2008, “Labour pains”
Prachatai, 1 August 2008, “Triumph Labour Union downs tools, demands reinstatement of its leader”
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