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The World About Us: The House on the Klong

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

This programme traces an unsolved mystery set against the exotic background of Bangkok. The story of an ex-CIA man, famous as the Thai Silk King, who revitalised the dying craft of silk weaving and built it into a multi-million dollar industry. Jim Thompson disappeared in 1967 while holidaying in Malaysia. His unique house on the Klong remains a landmark in Bangkok.

Extensive searches have so far failed to discover any clues or information concerning his disappearance. However, theories abound - was he kidnapped... or murdered? Did he vanish on purpose? Or was there another reason for the disappearance of this strange man?

Contributors

Producer:
Alister Hallum
Editor:
Michael Andrews
Editor:
Anthony Isaacs
Source: Radio Times

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