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Author: hrw.org
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English[en]
The Corrections Department stated that the execution of Theerasak Longji, who was found guilty of aggravated murder six years ago, reflected Thailand’s standpoint that “focuses on protecting society, rather than the rights and freedoms of wrongdoers,” and sends a warning message that serious crimes will be severely punished.
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Departemen Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Thailand menyatakan bahwa eksekusi atas Theerasak Longji, yang dinyatakan bersalah atas pembunuhan brutal enam tahun lalu, mencerminkan pandangan Thailand yaitu "fokus pada perlindungan masyarakat, daripada hak asasi manusia dan kebebasan dari pelaku kejahatan," dan mengirimkan pesan peringatan bahwa kejahatan serius akan dihukum berat.