Letter From Bangkok

A ‘Thai tattoo’: Reflections on my time in Thailand

The writer, who spent nearly three years in Thailand as a correspondent, returns to Singapore in 2024 as personal commitments beckon. ST PHOTOS: TAN TAM MEI
The writer interviewing reformist politician Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit before Thailand's May 2023 election. PHOTO: COURTESY OF THANATHORN JUANGROONGRUANGKIT
The writer (right) interviewing veteran politician Sudarat Keyuraphan before Thailand's May 2023 election. PHOTO: COURTESY OF SUDARAT KEYURAPHAN
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BANGKOK – I got a tattoo while living in Thailand.

Not by choice, though.

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