Thai Court Accepts Case Against Officials for 2004 Tak Bai Massacre

Seven security personnel to face trial for the deaths of 85 Muslim protesters, two decades after the incident.

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.