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I want to know why the Media is doing such a rotten job of reporting what's going on in S.E. Asia! For weeks they made it appear that all of Bangkok was under siege, when in fact it was just a few isolated pockets of protest, yet at the same time, completely ignored what has been going on in southern Thailand.
I just received this emergency alert from the US Consulate here in Chiang Mai:
US Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
Security Message
Friday, April 11, 2014
Security in the South of Thailand
This is to alert U.S. citizens of a recent rise of violence in the south of Thailand in the border provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala. Last month, at least 50 violent incidents killed over 30 people and injured almost 40 others. There is the possibility that foreigners, including westerners, may be targeted in this region.........
The U.S. Embassy prohibits its personnel from traveling to the south of Thailand without prior approval, and Embassy personnel may go there only on work-essential travel. U.S. Embassy and Consulate personnel must provide advance notification of travel to Songkhla province, and they are advised to use hotels outside Hat Yai’s central business district. The Department of State urges you to defer non-emergency travel to these areas. If you must travel to these areas, you should exercise special caution and remain vigilant with regard to your personal security. You should be aware that Thai authorities have on occasion instituted special security measures in affected areas, such as curfews, military patrols, or random searches.
Little of this has been reported in International media. Why?
Stitchawl
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