Rohingya migrants claim Thai abuses - 24 Jan 09

There's an emerging scandal today the Thai armys alleged mistreatment of hundreds of ethnic Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.

We now have more details about the plight of these boat people - apparently beaten then towed out to sea.

Some of the migrants managed to reach Indonesia, and Al Jazeera has obtained the first video showing their shocking physical condition.

Azhhar Sukri has more.