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THE WAY IT IS
DEATH OF AMERICAN LECTURER; BROTHER WANTS TRUTH, JUSTICE
•Finding • out the truth of any matter, in any country, is never an easy thing, as there are always reasons for HUA HIN
one person’s truth to be different from anothers. Finding it out in Thailand can prove to be even more difficult, and has led to some making accusations of cover ups and lies, conspiracies even. Such is the case with the tragic death of James Hughes, an American who was a lecturer at Webster University, and was found in a Hua Hin hotel room in early September. Mr Hughes brother, David, has cast doubt on the official narrative that James died of a heart attack caused by failed respiration and blood circulation. Police at the time found no forced entry into the room. However a copy of the autopsy seen by David has led him to believe that James’ death was not natural, and was caused by a severe beating, as it apparently detailed other injuries, including contusion, tear and avulsion wounds, as well as internal bleeding on his head. Without someone coming forward to either give evidence or confess to such circumstances, it is impossible not only for us to judge the truth of the matter, but also the police. It is apparent from a number of high profile cases over the years, that investigations carried out in Thailand are not done with the same rigour, nor with the same resources, that similar investigations are carried out in the developed world, and the police do not get the same support from the public purse nor the public in Thailand. This is neither an excuse nor a criticism, it is just how it is here. For a brother thousands of miles away though, this is extremely hard to take, but one thing is certain - nothing he does now can bring his brother back, and trying to get the investigation reopened will probably only end in frustration.