Justice in sight? In both cases, state officials were charged but later acquitted for "lack of evidence". Ms Phetdao said her family has waited for three generations for any semblance of justice. Thailand, a signatory to the international convention against enforced disappearances, has long been criticised for the absence of such a crucial law as disappearances have occurred time and again. The legislation aims to end acts of torture and enforced disappearances committed by state officials.

Source: Bangkok Post September 17, 2021 22:07 UTC