Thailand's Prosecution of Security Personnel for 2004 Tak Bai Protest Violence
Wednesday, 18 September 2024, 01:01
Thailand's Historical Crackdown: Prosecution Unfolds
In a turning point for justice, Thailand is set to take legal action against eight ex-security personnel involved in the notorious 2004 crackdown on protesters in Narathiwat. This dark chapter saw 78 lives lost, primarily due to suffocation as demonstrators were unlawfully detained. The former prime minister, Thaksin Shinawatra, whose administration presided over the violence, faces renewed scrutiny as the statute of limitations approaches.
Key Details of the Crackdown
- Incident Location: Tak Bai, Narathiwat
- Date: October 25, 2004
- Deaths: 78 protesters
- Legal Action: Prosecution of ex-security personnel
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