Koh Tao: More deaths in custody would kill justice
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With international pressure piling up on the Thai government over the unprofessional investigation of two men convicted of raping and murdering two British backpackers on Koh Tao, it would be convenient for the government if the Myanmar lads died while in
This must not happen. Too many alleged felons have died while in custody recently, with the authorities citing “stress” among the reasons for their premature demise. This has raised suspicions of foul play at the detention facilities. Should those convicted in a high-profile, controversial case such as this die while in custody, it would only heighten those suspicions.
The government should put the Koh Tao duo on suicide watch and take exemplary care of their health until this case has run its course.
Burin Kantabutra
