Overview

• The court's decision comes just before the statute of limitations expires in October 2024.
• The Tak Bai massacre involved the deaths of 78 protesters who suffocated in army trucks and seven who were shot.
• The incident occurred during a protest demanding the release of detained villagers in Narathiwat province.
• This marks the first time Thai security forces may be held accountable for extrajudicial killings in the region.
• Amnesty International calls the court's acceptance a crucial first step towards justice for the victims.