Thai justice system under fire after freed criminal confesses to killing 5
The suspected ringleader behind the murders of two Russian siblings and a Thai family was released just seven weeks before the first crime.
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In Thailand, the murders of five people – two young Russians and a Thai family of three – allegedly masterminded by a repeat offender just weeks after his release from jail, have stirred criticism of the justice system and raised questions over public protection from violent criminals.
The bodies of Russian nationals Diana and Roman Nazimov were found in a shallow grave on Friday in a forested patch of land in Chonburi province several days after their mother reported them missing.
After a manhunt, suspects Thana “Pong” Kerdthong, 43, and Thongchai “Thong” Srinil, 39, were arrested hiding in a fruit orchard in Sa Kaeo province, bordering Cambodia.
Thana – handcuffed yet calm – told police the pair tried to steal a motorcycle from the Russian siblings, local media reported.
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