The parents of the two Myanmar suspects charged with killing two British tourists on Koh Tao island arrived at Bangkok’s Don Muang airport 22nd October to be met by a throng of reporters.
Three parents and one uncle of the accused have flown in with the help of the Myanmar government and the Thai authorities and will be briefed by the Myanmar embassy before heading south to Samui Island where the suspects are being held, according to local Thai media.
They arrived at the airport carrying photos of Thailand’s King Bhumibol and were clearly distraught as they talked with reporters.
After hours of discussion with lawyers from the Lawyers’ Council of Thailand, the two men have recanted their confessions.
Ko Zaw Lin Oo and Ko Win Zaw Tun have said in a statement to prosecutors that they confessed to the murders of Ms Hannah Witheridge, 23, and Mr David Miller, 24, on 15th September under duress or violence and now fully retract their confession.
The two Myanmar migrant workers are charged with conspiracy to murder and rape, plus robbery, and could face the death penalty if found guilty.
