Thai government promises to bring justice to Rohingya mass grave

[webfact]

Thai government promises to bring justice to Rohingya mass grave

BANGKOK, 4 May 2015 (NNT) - The Royal Thai Police has not ruled out whether the deaths of 26 Rohingyas found in Songkhla province were the result of a violent assault.

Royal Thai Police Spokesperson Police Lieutenant Colonel Prawut Thavornsiri said the recently discovered bodies of 26 Rohingyas have been identified as 25 males and one female. Three of them are believed to be younger than 20 years old.

The preliminary autopsy has not ruled out murder. However, it has been indicated that not all of them died at the same time. The time of death could have been one week or up to one year ago. Some may have died from starvation or the result of a fatal assault.

The spokesperson said that Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha and the Thai government will take impartial legal action against those involved in their deaths.


-- NNT 2015-05-04

[Somtamnication]

It won't happen. Too little, too late. Too uncaring. Too bigoted. Nothing to do with tourism numbers or helping locals. Just sayin'.

[khwaibah]

If TAT can not do a spin it won't happen.

Edited May 4, 2015 by khwaibah

[noitom]

Thais are "promising." The world knows what that means.

[Thaddeus]

If TAT can not do a spin it won't happen.

The Killing Fields in Cambodia are quite a pull for tourists.

What duration of time would it be respectful and morally right to leave this story untouched by TAT?

[trainman34014]

''Justice '' ? They have absolutely no idea what the word means !

[Fiddlesticks]

So we should be hearing about some 'transfers' soon.

[EricBerg]

A great song springs to mind:

"Everything is possible" the lyrics say... Will see what the general accomplishes on human trafficking.

[tonbridgebrit]

Thailand, for God's sake, do one of the following. Either give the illegal migrant workers permits and make then legal. Or, arrest them all and send them back to where they come from. Punish all those who take bribes abd benefits from the vast number of illegal migrant workers in Thailand. I think it would be better to send them all back home, but that's just my opinion.

Thailand, this is something thats been going on for decades. Having a load of foreigners here, letting them stay here, accepting bribes from the Thais who employ these people, extorting money from the illegals, this is not helping your image in Europe. It's damaging your image.

[DM07]

Yeah...I believe it, when I see it happening!

Will be a bit of huffing and puffing for a few days/ weeks...and then: out of sight, out of mind!

Bringing justice to the Rohinga, who are even below the Laos, Cambodian and Burmese in the Thai- mind!

Yeah , right!

[Suffinator]

Justice Thai Style .... those senior officials and high ranking officers will be transferred to inactive posts whilst the minions will all get 5 years a piece in jail; of course they'll abscond whilst on bail and the whole nasty affair will fade with the sunset. Thainess and Thai Justice ... both inept, disgusting and worthless.

BTW ... whatever happened to the cop killer? You know the Red Bull heir ... still sick in Singapore is he? There's Thai Justice at it's very best.

[soalbundy]

So we should be hearing about some 'transfers' soon.

That serious heh ???

[soalbundy]

I bet all those officials are shaking in their well polished boots......not

[fareastguy]

Obviously "mass suicide" no-one to hold accountable so case closed !!!

[JAG]

Thailand, for God's sake, do one of the following. Either give the illegal migrant workers permits and make then legal. Or, arrest them all and send them back to where they come from. Punish all those who take bribes abd benefits from the vast number of illegal migrant workers in Thailand. I think it would be better to send them all back home, but that's just my opinion.

Thailand, this is something thats been going on for decades. Having a load of foreigners here, letting them stay here, accepting bribes from the Thais who employ these people, extorting money from the illegals, this is not helping your image in Europe. It's damaging your image.

They've got away with it for years. They see no reason why they won't get away with it in the future.

Anyway, there is a lottery to fix....

Edited May 4, 2015 by JAG

[Robby nz]

The military have certainly inherited a sorry mess of a country, Illegal fishing and slavery in the industry, forest encroachment, rice scams, corruption, deep debt and now we are seeing the extent of the human trafficking which has been going on for years with absolutely nothing done about it.

PT must be very relieved they are no longer in Government and having to take the heat for this.

[DM07]

The military have certainly inherited a sorry mess of a country, Illegal fishing and slavery in the industry, forest encroachment, rice scams, corruption, deep debt and now we are seeing the extent of the human trafficking which has been going on for years with absolutely nothing done about it.

PT must be very relieved they are no longer in Government and having to take the heat for this.

Who was it again, who made the poor military take over?

Oh right... no one, actually...at least no one who should be discussed!

But of course you are right: the Thai- history of corruption and human -rights violations started the day, Thaksin took office!

Before that, it was all fluffy rabbits and fairies and sh,,!

[Lupatria]

Thai government promises to bring justice to Rohingya mass grave…

What a relief to know they have such a long history and internationally recognized record when it comes to bring justice with their severe punishment system of inactive posts.

[tx22cb]

The military have certainly inherited a sorry mess of a country, Illegal fishing and slavery in the industry, forest encroachment, rice scams, corruption, deep debt and now we are seeing the extent of the human trafficking which has been going on for years with absolutely nothing done about it.

PT must be very relieved they are no longer in Government and having to take the heat for this.

You might be surprised by how many of these schemes the military (or their associates) have their fingers in.

[rametindallas]

"The preliminary autopsy has not ruled out murder. However, it has been indicated that not all of them died at the same time."

The mere fact that these deaths were not reported to authorities means the deaths were unnatural/suspicious. Those who traffic in humans are the lowest of the low.

[issanaus]

Regardless of if the victims died as a result of a deliberate single act of violence, the long term effect of violence, being deprived of food or medical assistance while "in custody and control" it still remains a case of mass murder. The actual causes of death are mainly needed for any charges that are made against individuals.

While I share the disgust at what ahs happened and share the cynicism about the cooperation (if not active involvement) of individual or groups of government personal (police, military, public service ?) is believe that the government /military / police will be motivated to try and find / bring to justice those involved in the human trafficking and murder. The actions of the Thai authorities since the report to the police was filed has been appropriate. What causes me to believe the investigations will be carried through is not necessary the human rights of the deceased, rather it is the implication for the attempts to control the violence in the south.

Edited May 4, 2015 by issanaus

[berybert]

There is a new man in town. He has claimed he can deliver. The world is now holding him to his promise. Can he deliver ? Can he <deleted> !!!

If you ever wanted to take control of a country lock stock and barrel, now really wasn't a good time.

The world is getting smaller by the day.

[ExPratt]

Probably just end up being a "Misunderstanding" and like the Reuters Reporter they won't know for sure who killed the prisoners in the camp so Not Guiltys all round

[ExPratt]

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Regardless of if the victims died as a result of a deliberate single act of violence, the long term effect of violence, being deprived of food or medical assistance while "in custody and control" it still remains a case of mass murder. The actual causes of death are mainly needed for any charges that are made against individuals.

While I share the disgust at what ahs happened and share the cynicism about the cooperation (if not active involvement) of individual or groups of government personal (police, military, public service ?) is believe that the government /military / police will be motivated to try and find / bring to justice those involved in the human trafficking and murder. The actions of the Thai authorities since the report to the police was filed has been appropriate. What causes me to believe the investigations will be carried through is not necessary the human rights of the deceased, rather it is the implication for the attempts to control the violence in the south.

I believe the UN are doing their own investigation as well

[NongKhaiKid]

A Police General is now in charge but will he investigate or obfuscate ?

This is a major embarrassment for the country, or at least should be, and even more so if govt officials, politicians, police, military etc are involved so can a full, transparent and no holds barred investigation be expected ?

[Robby nz]

The military have certainly inherited a sorry mess of a country, Illegal fishing and slavery in the industry, forest encroachment, rice scams, corruption, deep debt and now we are seeing the extent of the human trafficking which has been going on for years with absolutely nothing done about it.

PT must be very relieved they are no longer in Government and having to take the heat for this.

Who was it again, who made the poor military take over?

Oh right... no one, actually...at least no one who should be discussed!

But of course you are right: the Thai- history of corruption and human -rights violations started the day, Thaksin took office!

Before that, it was all fluffy rabbits and fairies and sh,,!

You apparently haven't been taking notice so I will answer for you.

It was the people who came out and protested the abortion of the amnesty bill, which incidentally would have forgiven all corruption associated with this human trafficking, then the refusal of the 26 appointed caretaker cabinet ministers to compromise which forced the military to act.

Funny you should mention Thaksin, possibly you are obsessed with your hero.

The point is that he and his several proxy governments did nothing about tackling either corruption or human rights violations regardless of when they started.