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Andrew Drummond

Samui Times

PROTEST LAWYER TAKES TO MUSIC AS THAI POLICE COVER THEIR EARS – AND EYES

Australian lawyer Ian Yarwood, who in conjunction with the Samui Times had led the campaign to warn backpackers of the dangers of the island of Koh Tao, or as the Samui Times has named it ‘Death Island’, has taken to song writing to drive home his point. He has provided new lyrics to ‘House of […]

IS THIS THE FACE OF THE KOH TAO RAPIST?

NOT ON THE EVIDENCE OF THIS STORY! The Samui Times has used this man’s picture as the suspected rapist in an alleged rape  of a woman on the island of Koh Tao in June. But that’s all they’ve presented and the fact that the latest victim had been drinking in his bar, well they think […]

FAMILY APPEAL AS BRIT DRUG REHAB BOSS IN THAILAND IS JAILED

ANOTHER CHAPTER IN THAILAND’S DODGY REHAB RECORD An internet appeal has gone out to raise funds for a former counsellor at a drugs and alcohol rehab centre in Koh Samui after he was arrested on drugs related charges in Pattaya. Cash is being sought for Dee Dario, a Briton, who has been involved 12 step […]

PETITION TO BRITISH PRIME MINISTER OVER KOH TAO DEATHS

The mother of a young Briton who was killed on the Thai island of Koh Tao, now widely referred to the media as ‘Death Island’ which is an island in the Samui ‘murder archipelago’ has started a petition to be sent to Prime Minister Theresa May. Patricia Harrington, from Reigate, Surrey, the mother of Ben […]

KOH TAO FIASCO- WHERE’S THE SMOKING GUN?

 THE STORY WAS LIGHT ON FACTS – BUT THE LACK OF CREDIBILITY OF THE THAI POLICE MADE THIS ONE TRAVEL GLOBALLY. While the death of Belgian Elise Delamagne on the Thai island of Koh Tao has produced reams more negative publicity for Thailand this is a story I have kept well away from because the […]