Dear Friends
It has been a week and a half since this new satirical YouTube video was published but I am delighted to report that it has received some fantastic feedback already.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfcAcScqkfo
I have included the YouTube link above for your easy reference.
Naturally, some of the Koh Tao apologists disliked the video but that is to be expected and, in fact, their expressions of displeasure should be considered as sincere praise!
Quite a few journalists have discretely contacted me voicing their strong approval as have many, many people who lost family members to murders on Koh Tao or who have family members who were victims of other violent crime there. Those expressions of support are in addition to the support voiced by many people around the globe who have followed events on Koh Tao
Thank you to everyone who has viewed and/or shared the video. If you are a non-Thai citizen and reside outside the Kingdom please view the video and share on social media if you have not already done so. I know I am asking favours but please do so now before you forget. (: The more views the video enjoys, the higher it ranks on YouTube which is the second biggest search engine in the world.
As mentioned, there are people who, for their own morbid reasons, wish to shout down anyone who tries to warn others of the very real dangers on Koh Tao so, if it is safe for you to do so, please give the YouTube video a "thumbs up" and leave a positive comment for others to read. This will also help the video (and the warnings) to rank higher.
On a more sobering note, Pat Harrington whose son Ben was apparently murdered on Koh Tao in 2012 posted news on her change.org petition yesterday that the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (UK) does not intend to investigate murders abroad. She has asked people to sign her petition to the British Parliament, which she is relaunching. See link here:
Many of you are wondering how the scapegoats, Zaw Lin and Wai Phyo are getting coping on death row in Bangkwang Central Prison. I do receive letters from Zaw Lin from time to time in which he expresses gratitude to everyone who is trying to help him. He also complains of intense boredom, which thankfully is often broken up by the letters and cards he receives from across the world. I often publish copies of those letters on my Twitter account. I am sure they would love to learn what you think of the video.
Their addresses are:
Zaw Lin 590082 & Wai Phyo 590018
Building 2
Bangkwang Central Prison
117 Nonthaburi Road
NONTHABURI 11000
THAILAND
Thanks again and please stay safe.
Ian Yarwood
Solicitor - Perth, Western Australia