Thai rights body to probe torture claims over tourist murders


  • World
  • Monday, 20 Oct 2014

Two workers from Myanmar (wearing helmets and handcuffs), suspected of killing two British tourists on the island of Koh Tao last month, stand near Thai police officers during a re-enactment of the alleged crime, where the bodies of the tourists were found on the island October 3, 2014. REUTERS/Stringer

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand's human rights commission will launch an inquiry into allegations of police torture of two migrant workers from Myanmar arrested over the murders of two British tourists, the rights body said on Monday.

The investigation comes amid growing diplomatic concern that there may have been foul play during the police interrogation of the men. Thailand's police chief has denied the accusations.

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