We welcome the move and hope the female prison will set an example in hygiene standards, respect the rights of detainees and not detain people for revenge of inflict punishment to the extent they they cannot go back to society normally," said Ms Jittra.
Ms jittra coordinated with a group of female workers who were laid off from Triumph International (Thailand), a lingerie and swimwear producer, and set up Try Arm to produce underwear and swimwear for domestic and international sales.
She was summoned in 2014 by the National Council for Peace and Order and witnessed indecent procedures at the prison.
There were body searches, pelvic examinations, use of whiteboard pens on bare bodies as well as being forced to sit on the floor when talking with the wardens. She was not allowed to wear panties or a bra, which allegedly violated her rights and undermined her dignity and integrity.