Police rush to arrest Tak Bai massacre suspects before deadline

Police rush to arrest Tak Bai massacre suspects before deadline

National police chief Kitrat Phanphet has issued an urgent directive to arrest all suspects involved in the 2004 Tak Bai massacre before the statute of limitations expires on October 25. The massacre, which resulted in over 80 deaths in Narathiwat province, has led to the identification of 14 suspects. Seven, including high-ranking military officials, face charges in Narathiwat, while another eight were indicted in Pattani. Police are intensifying efforts, conducting searches and coordinating with Interpol. Some suspects have fled the country, and discussions about extending the statute of limitations are ongoing, though police remain focused on arrests within the legal timeframe.