Hi Guys/Jinks,
The subject and arrest video raised its head again due to the interest of the programme ' Locked up abroad ' which have said they would like to speak to me with a possible view of airing this story on National Geographic.
I think I said before on here that I was no longer prepared to allow this nonsense to consume my life anymore, it's taken its toll already on me healthwise and I think the story has been seen, heard and around enough for people to know who was telling the truth and who wasn't. After that, it's really up to them what they choose to believe.
I am never going to accept the conviction because it was wrongful. If my story being highlighted many times stops this happening to anybody else, then some good has come out of it.
I cannot say I am particularly upset by the demise of Pattaya as a gay destination, but I still have friends there and so don't wish to gloat and hope for them they survive the downturn and their businesses flourish. There are some nice genuine guys in Pattaya that have been very good to me throughout.
I, as you know have been in P.D.R. Lao, and am now in Siem Reap. I don't honestly know what the future holds but its been an interesting visit so far. I can't comment yet on Cambodia as I just arrived, but I loved the Lao guys. Any future places I may open, would have to be discussed first with Tam, my partner of 15 years plus.
I may do nothing and just keep a lid on the drinking and wander around. I may have to return to the UK at short notice as my mother is now in extremely poor health, I have been nursing her whilst in the UK, as my two brothers who cared for her died within three months of each other whilst I was in the Bangkok Hilton. I therefore have bigger things on my mind and trying to get an extension built on my sisters house to accommodate my mother as she requires care 24/7.
I have purchased a house for my two sons to share,free of mortgage. They can then sell it and will both have substantial deposits if they move on and get married. I think then I've covered the bases family wise and can try and get on with the time I have left with Tam.
Cheers all, just for background this is what they had to say:
Rawtv Development 10 June at 23:04 Report
Dear Kevin,
I am writing from a television production company based in London, UK. We produce the television programme Locked Up Abroad for National Geographic US. We are currently looking for new episodes for our seventh series. I found a article on the internet about your ordeal in Thailand and I hope you donтАЩt mind me contacting you so directly through facebook.
Each episode of Locked up Abroad is a cautionary tale about someone who has lost their freedom far from their home through bad luck. All episodes seek to educate and deter people from falling into the same trap.
We compensate all contributors for the exchange of their story and if convenient would fly you to London for three days, of which one day would be taken up by a camera interview for the episode.
It would be great if we could just have a brief and informal chat which would carry no obligations to participate, just to talk about your ordeal and give you the opportunity to ask any questions about the development process.
Here is a link to the programme website, where you can watch past programmes http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/s ... l/Overview and below is a link to our company website.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Thanks
Julia
Julia Nottingham
Development Assistant Producer