Somyot: Koh Tao case DNA ‘not lost’

Authorities have possession of crucial DNA evidence in the murder trial of two Burmese migrants accused of killing two young British tourists on Koh Tao, the national police chief insisted Friday, disputing reports that it might have been lost.

The trial has drawn global attention both for the gruesome murders on the quiet, scenic island last year and for an investigation that raised questions about police and judicial competency.

Read more: Bangkok Post