We have been following the articles and news updates written by Andrew Drummond, along with reader comments through Letters to the Editor and various Thai blogs. Some people are calling Andrew Drummond a ’sensationalist’, which could not be further from the truth. The true sensationalists are the ones who are claiming there are no safety concerns for tourists in Thailand and try to pass this off as an “unfortunate incident”. The Del Pinto family has gone through a tragedy that no other family should experience. Andrew’s reporting along with the hard work the Canadian media has brought more truth and attention to this story than ever would have happened had it been left to the Thai government alone. Some readers are claiming Carly Reisig has changed her story and her account of the incident has been inconsistent. Having gone through official Thai documentation and written witness statements, it is the Thai police officer’s story that does not add up, and that is why the National Human Rights Commission is involved. Our experience with the Pai police has been unpleasant to say the least and it is more than apparent they have attempted to protect “one of their own” at all costs. It has taken the involvement of the DSI, National Thai Human Rights Commission and journalists such as Andrew Drummond to get any semblance of truth and justice in this case so far. Andrew is not presenting a biased opinion, the facts are speaking for themselves; one innocent, unarmed Canadian was murdered in cold blood and another barely escaped with her life because of a reckless and aggressive off-duty police officer. The ignorance of the reader’s who are outspoken against Andrew Drummond’s reporting will only lead to many more tourists being at risk in Thailand.
- The Del Pinto Family
Calgary, Canada
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c/o Ross Fortune
Del Pinto Family Spokesperson
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I am so sorry for your loss and can truely empathize with you and the grief you are feeling.
We have our positive moments and the new things come up and twist it all around. I did call a number (given to me by a reporter in calgary) when I was in Bangkok, but failed to follow through on my efforts. I was scared and still am. My brother called me paranoid, no reality. We now do not know who to trust and who not to. New developments arise and I even fear media at this point when I need them most. My younger brother is making his way home, soon we have to turn around and go back…to a bunch of headhunters. Moreso than I realized. At the same time. If there is anything I can do for you let me know…and if you have any advice for me please don’t hesitate to e-mail. It is just mt brother and I left now.
I do believe Andrew tells it like it really is. I have written prior to leaving Bangkok but did not hear back….needing help though.
My sincere condolences for your loss of a happy go lucky free spirited gentleman.
Explanatory note: Mary Jane is the sister of Dale Henry who was gunned down in Ranong earlier this year. Henry’s Thai wife and two others are being held for the murder