Thailand's Prime Minister Apologizes for Historic Tak Bai Massacre

Thailand's Prime Minister, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, apologized for the 2004 Tak Bai massacre as the statute of limitations nears expiry. The tragedy left 85 Muslim protesters dead, with no state officials convicted. Efforts to prosecute security personnel have been unsuccessful, igniting ongoing controversy.

In a significant move just hours before the statute of limitations expired, Thailand's Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra issued an apology for the infamous 2004 Tak Bai massacre.

The crackdown saw 85 Muslim protesters die in army trucks during a period of heightened insurgency, with repercussions still felt today.

Despite numerous attempts, legal action against security personnel has faltered, leaving victims' families without justice as time runs out and political tensions remain high.

(With inputs from agencies.)