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Newspaper
Pas Herald
Location
The Pas, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Feb 10, 1971
Page
20
The passage depicts heavy water traffic passing near during rush hours. People are seen washing clothes, ablutions, cooking, eating, and washing dishes. A launch slows to a near stop as a Siamese gentleman with a long grey beard and mandarin attire bows from the dock.
The writer describes a Thai floating market with water lanes and crowds, a stop at an elephant exhibit, and purchases like a straw hat and postcards. They note Buddhist practices, a water police escort, then visit Bangkok temples including the Temple of the Dawn and Reclining Buddha, followed by a Siamese lunch and a zoo visit with a view of the Royal Palace.
The narrator recalls a three to four day plan in Bangkok, noting a large zoo with a white elephant, a floating hotel, and supper and bed. They praise the city yet miss popular sights like the Bridge on the River Kwai, Thai boxing, The Grand Palace, Thai dance, and country tours, while warning war is near at 150 miles from Thailand.
Report from The Pas Herald notes that Siam faces a grave threat from communist terrorists. The briefing emphasizes urgency and seeks concern from readers, with a somber reference to the peril facing the nation.
A ship is slated to weigh anchor at 3 A.M. and set course for Hong Kong. The crew completes final checks as the voyage commences.
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