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AI In-brief 13 Sept 08:46

DSI to announce breakthrough in investigation of Karen activist Billy’s disappearance

The Department of Special Investigation (DSI) is set to announce a breakthrough in the five-year disappearance of Karen human rights activist Polajee “Billy” Rakchongcharoen.
Investigators discovered human bones in a 200-litre oil drum in Kaeng Krachan national park in May, which are believed to be connected to Billy's case.
Billy was last seen in 2014 after being arrested by park superintendent Chaiwat Limlikit-akson, who claimed he released Billy without official record, despite Billy's involvement in a case against Chaiwat.
The DSI claims to have evidence proving Billy's whereabouts and suggests perpetrators could face pre-meditated murder charges, potentially leading to the death penalty.
Billy's family has requested the Phetchaburi provincial court to declare him legally dead, with an inquiry scheduled for October 28th.

AI In-brief Today 13:40

Former 'red-shirt' leader Natthawut Saikua **debunks** claims that Thaksin Shinawatra's amnesty petition serves as a political bargaining chip for Pheu Thai's support in an upcoming censure debate.
Natthawut **affirms** Thaksin has completed his prison sentence, stating the amnesty petition is a normal legal right, while **clarifying** that lèse majesté charges are legally excluded from such amnesty.
He **emphasizes** the government's political stability and unity among coalition parties, **rejecting** any notion of a fabricated political deal between Pheu Thai and the government.
Natthawut **underscores** Thaksin's right, as an ousted elected prime minister, to pursue all legal channels, contrasting this with coup leaders who granted themselves immediate amnesty.

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