Thailand Live Wednesday 23 October 2024

[Georgealbert]

 

 

According to police reports submitted to the Senate committee on public participation, human rights, and consumer protection, all 14 defendants and suspects involved in the two Tak Bai massacre cases have left Thailand. The committee, chaired by Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, a prominent human rights defender, received the update as both cases near their expiration on Friday, October 25.

 

Among the high-profile figures is Gen. Pisarn Wattanawongkiri, former Fourth Army Region commander and a former party-list MP of the ruling party, who is believed to have fled to Tokyo. Another suspect is reportedly in London. The remaining 12 are thought to have crossed into neighboring countries, including Laos, via unofficial routes.

 

The Tak Bai massacre, which occurred in 2004, remains a deeply controversial event in Thailand’s history, sparking long-standing calls for justice and accountability. The apparent flight of the defendants just before the cases expire raises further concerns over impunity in human rights cases in the country.

 

This development marks a significant setback for victims and human rights groups who have sought legal resolution for nearly two decades.

 

File picture for reference only.

-- 2024-10-23

 

[Artisi]

What a surprise.

Not really.

Would you expect any other outcome? 

 

No. 

[Denim]

Just a dog and poney show.

 

If the authorities were serious about finally bringing these people to justice they would trace and seize all their assets in Thailand. Land,  homes ,cars etc.

 

As it is they will just return after the statute of limitations and get on with their lives.

[Artisi]

7 minutes ago, Denim said:

Just a dog and poney show.

 

If the authorities were serious about finally bringing these people to justice they would trace and seize all their assets in Thailand. Land,  homes ,cars etc.

 

As it is they will just return after the statute of limitations and get on with their lives.

Seize their assets, come on now - that's a bit over the top, wouldn't want to upset their mates, would they? 

[mikebell]

A (nother) damning  indictment of the oxymoronic Thai Justice system!  The statute of limitations expires TOMORROW so all 14 will return by the weekend; home free.

Edited 9 hours ago by mikebell
rubbish at number memory.

[MartinL]

What's with this Statute of Limitations anyway? Why does such a law exist for major alleged criminal offences? I know I should say "Rescind it now" but that doesn't play to the advantage of the rich and powerful, who seem to be major beneficiaries of this 'get out', does it, so will never happen.

[ChrisY1]

What a comedy.....no bans on travel of course....no passport seizures.....pathetic Thailand and a corrupt judiciary!

[Gottfrid]

20 minutes ago, mikebell said:

A (nother) damning  indictment of the oxymoronic Thai Justice system!  The statute of limitations expires TOMORROW so all 18 will return by the weekend; home free.

14 little pigs went to another country. 4 new ones were born. Back came 18 little pigs.

Ok that was a new one. 😉 

[mikebell]

4 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

14 little pigs went to another country. 4 new ones were born. Back came 18 little pigs.

Ok that was a new one. 😉 

I was an English teacher so my number memory is rubbish.  I've now corrected it.

[watchcat]

19 minutes ago, mikebell said:

I was an English teacher so my number memory is rubbish.  I've now corrected it.

 

Revoke their passportsand, cancel, their pensions and close their bank accounts.

Edited 8 hours ago by watchcat

[JimHuaHin]

Human rights - Thailand = oxymoron.

 

Thailand's security forces have immunity for almost any activity members engage in.

[Artisi]

Don't forget those who were in-charge of the country and the Military at the time - these ar$e holes are just if not than responsible for this appalling event and what followed by allowing it to be dismissed as a trifling non-event and swept under the carpet. 

Just another case of letting the  perpertrater/s escape the justice that is due to them. 

[Artisi]

46 minutes ago, watchcat said:

 

Revoke their passportsand, cancel, their pensions and close their bank accounts.

What, and upset their buddies?

[Presnock]

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

 

 

According to police reports submitted to the Senate committee on public participation, human rights, and consumer protection, all 14 defendants and suspects involved in the two Tak Bai massacre cases have left Thailand. The committee, chaired by Senator Angkhana Neelapaijit, a prominent human rights defender, received the update as both cases near their expiration on Friday, October 25.

 

Among the high-profile figures is Gen. Pisarn Wattanawongkiri, former Fourth Army Region commander and a former party-list MP of the ruling party, who is believed to have fled to Tokyo. Another suspect is reportedly in London. The remaining 12 are thought to have crossed into neighboring countries, including Laos, via unofficial routes.

 

The Tak Bai massacre, which occurred in 2004, remains a deeply controversial event in Thailand’s history, sparking long-standing calls for justice and accountability. The apparent flight of the defendants just before the cases expire raises further concerns over impunity in human rights cases in the country.

 

This development marks a significant setback for victims and human rights groups who have sought legal resolution for nearly two decades.

 

File picture for reference only.

-- 2024-10-23

 

ANOTHER perfect example of why the Thai government should amend then  laws on statute of limitations on crimes - especially heinous and horrible crimes.  Too many times I have read Thai news about rich and powerful families or military literally getting away with murder.  I realize these perps and others that have had charges dropped due to the statute of limitations, are not actually felons yet and most likely will get away with their crimes.  MHO anyway!

[dinsdale]

1 hour ago, ChrisY1 said:

What a comedy.....no bans on travel of course....no passport seizures.....pathetic Thailand and a corrupt judiciary!

Passport seizures? Passports can be flagged. These guys passports are money and lots of it. Maybe a quick military flight to Myanmar.

[sungod]

They will all be back over the weekend

[watchcat]

56 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Don't forget those who were in-charge of the country and the Military at the time

 

Killer-Tony is still in the country, wonder why he's not among the defendants?

Edited 7 hours ago by watchcat

[shackleton]

Nothing surprises me any more on Thai justice 

It's who you are who you know and 💰 

[Artisi]

Thai justice, only if you pick mushrooms in a national park. 

2 hours ago, shackleton said:

Nothing surprises me any more on Thai justice 

It's who you are who you know and 💰 

 

[Aussie999]

Seems they all read the Redbull book of cowards... any red notices for these cowards 

[John Drake]

Such blatant abuse of the law. Even for Thailand.

[greeneking]

Thailand has been awarded  a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council for a three-year term starting on Jan 2025.

In light of this failure to uphold the law could the award be reconsidered?

[Rotweiler]

2 hours ago, Aussie999 said:

Seems they all read the Redbull book of cowards... any red notices for these cowards 

Nah.  Red notices take time - all the departed cowards will be back on Friday.