Thairath’s Online Special News Team Question on How to Travel or Create Content in a Dangerous Country From Terrorism and Warfare with Singha Wannasing Prasertkul, who has traveled around the world with Singh’s “Thuan Travel” program, tells behind the scenes that…
from personal experience Time to travel to high-risk countries or countries that have problems with handling various issues of that government is not good “Even if I go alone but never alone”. because at least we have to hire a guide or locals Always be a help or go as a means can be hired “Coordinators” may be required to hire these people.
“Going to dangerous areas for me I’ve never been there for tourism. but a business trip It will be planned in advance, adequate plans, updated according to the situation. Having to prepare a direct line like the police or the UN, for example, to shoot a job in Somalia. You may need to hire a group of cops. Then update the path to see how much risk it is.
world traveler Barbarian Travel admits that “kidnapping” or “capturing a ransom” is a dangerous risk. especially the terrorist areas in the Middle East which he sees as a way to make money which sometimes has to catch the media or even foreign tourists When the money is received, it is used for group activities …
taking the ransom is always a risk … Many times this happened along the way, as we drove from one city to another.
When asked how this would be avoided, Wansingh admitted it “I can’t 100% protect”
To travel to these areas you must be prepared to take a certain level of risk. But what we can do to prevent accidents is You must update the situation before entering the area. Or, if the area is too dangerous, it should be avoided.
but…non-hazardous area It could be dangerous. The danger of entering is not limited to kidnapping, for example, in Afghanistan, there were two terrorist attacks in Kabul, or while working in Iraq. I saw a terrorist incident …
But this type of terrorism will not choose a target as a foreigner But it will be a random cause. Call it a risk to the local population, if it’s not really unfortunate It may be able to survive from the terrorist area.
On the issue of “kidnapping” to “redeem” foreigners or the media will be targets. because it is estimated that Someone must have taken the money to redeem it.
“For how much I work in many sectors. I always check these things. But personally, I’ve never been in a risky situation. or too scary. What we do is always catch up with the people in Thailand where they are now. “
Public use of social media be careful to post
Something that Wannasing particularly points out During the Journey to the Dangerous Point is the story of the posts on social networks. what is very public or to improve tourist attractions I myself will leave from that tourist destination.
“Personally I don’t know if this method is correct or not. But there are people who always warn that when you go to dangerous areas, don’t do it, like the 3 southern border provinces. or conflict areas in the world We must not let anyone know our current coordinates. Also, the live broadcast from these places We never did. “
If you want to go live, how should you prepare yourself? Make sure of the escape route. or preparing to leave the aforementioned area
Network News needs to update, change plans, change routes if you’re unsure.
When asked if personally who had traveled “Afghanistan”, are there any accidents considered risky? One day, they are preparing to travel to a national park. which is very cool It seems that it was reported that 1-2 days earlier someone had been kidnapped on the route we were about to travel …
when that’s what we do is “fix the plan” by canceling this trip immediately. and they have adapted travel plans to other places
When asked how we knew there had been such an incident, Wansingh said the network of guides we hired received information from the local police network. who has to check the situation all the time.We will also get information from there.
Or another incident is that there was a “shooting” at the University of Kabul. Or there were bombs in the streets. that we have to go through This is an unpredictable risk …
There are two types of risks that arise while traveling, which are unpredictable risks and manageable risks.
If you want to go to a country in a dangerous area, how should you prepare yourself? Wansing said that if you want to travel … “I want to try … will I survive?” This is not recommended. Because these risks are real. But if we need to go, for example, to work, to make a documentary, this requires a lot of preparation.
1. Find information to understand that country
2. Coordinate with local people or authorities including Thai agencies in Thailand and abroad
3. Always have a plan 2 ready if the first one doesn’t work. What to do next ..
Natural “risk” is scarier than war.
“Travel Risks Not limited to warring countries only. Traveling anywhere carries different risks. Some areas are at natural risk, such as deserts, icebergs, where natural disasters are involved. Perhaps even more than that researching information before travel is essential and if you go to a risk area an expensive expense is required. to work successfully and safely “.
When asked how people are doing in African countries, Wansingh said from personal experience, Most of them are “very nice” and very friendly. She saw us as tourists. So I want to invite you to talk and invite you to travel, which is different in culture. Because every country in Africa is different.
“The area I went to was not very close to Mali. Most are found in East and South Africa, such as Ethiopia, Somalia if found in southern Africa. It will be Namibia. So people’s temperaments are very different ”.
In cities, the risk of crime is greater than in rural areas.
Because of the “risk” of traveling to certain countries Going out in the countryside is not very risky, on the contrary, if in a big city. There will be a greater risk of crime. In some countries they are poor. a lot of crime We have to be careful. because it’s in a state of bad economy bites and kicks Sometimes they try to get in to bargain to sell stuff, but it’s not that dangerous. But there was enough annoyance. But … if you leave the city, you could be at risk for wildlife. Including epidemics such as Ebola, malaria, while the war situation will be specific only for some countries.
Wansing said at the end that Traveling alone can be done, but when you arrive or need to travel to dangerous places he should find a group to join.When you reach your destination, you can separate.
“Traveling to dangerous countries Considered a risk in tourism But … from real experience you will know that the danger is no higher than we expected There is always a beautiful and dangerous side to the side that we find scary. Only these risks are real , so we must be well prepared, aware and attentive. By setting clear goals as to why they go to these places, it is important to understand the local situation. before the trip If someone wants to travel … he can do it. Because this world has a lot to study. But you have to prepare well in advance ”.
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