Thai Families Demand Justice as Tak Bai Massacre Charges Expire

The 20-year statute of limitations for the 2004 Tak Bai massacre ends, leaving families without legal recourse against those responsible.

The Tak Bai massacre in 2004 resulted in the deaths of 85 people, including 78 who suffocated in military trucks.
Despite a court accepting a case against seven officials, none have appeared in court, and charges are set to be dismissed.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra apologized on behalf of the government but stated the statute of limitations could not be extended.
The incident is a symbol of state impunity in Thailand's Muslim-majority southern provinces, where over 7,000 have died in ongoing conflict.
Families of the victims received compensation in 2012, but they continue to seek justice and accountability for their loss.