The UN special rapporteurs of the Human Rights Council has called for the investigation and the pursuit of justice to continue even after the statute of limitations expired.
While there was enough evidence for an indictment, the court said the case was unable to proceed as no suspects were arrested. / Photo: AP
Families of the victims of what is known as the Tak Bai massacre in April accused seven soldiers and government officials of murder, attempted murder and unlawful detention.While there was enough evidence for an indictment, the court said the case was unable to proceed as no suspects were arrested and brought to the court, and as a result, the 20-year statute of limitations expired on Friday.
One of those named is Pisal Wattanawongkiri, commander of the 4th Army Region at the time of the incident. At the time of indictment in August, he was a lawmaker of the ruling Pheu Thai party.
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