"On September 29, 2005, Thai Court in Maesod, Tak Province, sentenced death penalty to four accused - Mae-pa village headman and three others, local security officials - for they killed six Burmese migrant workers in 2003. This may be the first time in history of Thailand that Thai authorities were prosecuted for crimes they have committed against Burmese migrants, reducing a sense of impunity for those who commit crimes against Burmese nationals. It may also be a proof that justice can be sought within the existing legal and judicial system of Thailand which Thai nationalities can be proud of..."