Jitters over Thai kidnapping cases


THE cooler and less humid weather in Bangkok from November to February is usually the best time to visit, and with Chinese New Year around the corner, the City of Angels usually braces for a larger than usual influx of tourists from China.

Strangely though, the opposite seems to be happening, as I found out during my trip to Thailand’s capital this week.

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Brian Martin

Brian Martin

Brian Martin is the managing editor of The Star.

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