The Long Wait for Justice in Thailand

Back in February 2003, Thai police called in Somjit Khayandee for questioning after her name turned up on a blacklist of suspected methamphetamine dealers in Petchburi province. The nearly illiterate 42-year-old grocer was confused, and signed an affidavit saying she had nothing to do with the drug trade.

Three days later, four men wearing black shirts, …