You know Mali, where “Mor Song”, the ex-husband of “Ying Yae”, took a trip alone and was captured for a ransom as famous news. before returning safely to Thailand Among the questions of many netizens, “Why should you risk it alone ???” because most of the countries they travel to are still not safe for tourists.
It is another famous news that many people are interested in the one-month disappearance. “Doctor Song – Nopparat Rattanawaraha” Famous surgeon, ex-husband of “Yingyae Nonthaphon” who choose to travel alone to many countries in Asia and Africa Before being kidnapped for ransom in Mali for 100 million CFA francs or about 5.7 million baht.
Therefore, we would like to introduce Mali to you a little.
Mali or Republic of Mali located in Africa It is a landlocked country in West Africa. To the north it borders with Algeria. To the south it borders with Burkina Faso and the Ivory Coast. To the east it borders on Niger. To the west it borders with Senegal and Mauritania. The southwestern part borders with Guinea.
Mali has a capital.Bamako”(Bamako), with a population of around 20 million, is classified as a poor country due to its landlocked and mostly desert areas.
Mali has tourism resources including natural attractions National parks which are home to rare wildlife in Africa. Including museums, historical sites and some cities rich in ancient history and culture.
Among the must-see attractions in Mali are the Great Mosque of Djenne, the Niger River, the National Park of the Mali National Park in Bamako, the Musee National de Bamako, the Dandan Falls, the village of Dogk. Dogon villages, “Bamako Cathedral” churches and cathedrals, “Bamako Grand Mosque” mosques, “Bamako Central Post Office” and “Bamako Artisan Market” flea market.
While the interesting tourist town of Mali, it was led by. capital Bamako There are also Timbuktu, Mopti and Gao.
As for the area where Doctor Two was captured, it was “Kemparana city”Located in the eastern part of Mali Adjacent to the borders of Burkina Facho Which at this point is an area with many terrorist groups. But the main group, Jama’at Nasr al Islam wal Muslimin, or Group for the Support of Islam and Muslim – JNIM, has sworn allegiance to Al Qaeda but has not confirmed it. Was the person who arrested Doctor Two for ransom a terrorist group?
After the incident, Dr. Song was arrested for ransom, Mr. Thani Saengrat, Director General of the Information Department and spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. this was revealed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs received reports of assistance to two doctors. from the Royal Thai Embassy in Dakar, Senegal and periodically the Department for Consular Affairs
However, on October 23, 65, there was news from a person close to Dr. Song that Confirms there is a real kidnapping The second doctor has been duped by a ghost guide in Mali. and he also found a group of natives to ask for a ransom
While the latest news reports it The second doctor is safe. and on the way back to Thailand
Incidentally, Dr. Song’s travels and content trips on this trip consist of 9 countries in Asia and Africa: Afghanistan, Pakistan, Chad, Niger, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Sao Tu. Mae and the village “Mali” where Dr. Due was kidnapped until he became famous.
For a summary timeline of the incident, “Doctor Song” went on a journey to create content. Before being arrested for ransom in Mali as follows:
On September 12, the “Doctor Song Travels the World” fan page reveals an image of a famous surgeon aboard a plane to create new content while traveling to 9 countries between September 12 and October 3, 2022.
On September 13 it takes about 4.5 hours to get to Islamabad. “Pakistan” makes a tour of Peshawar, Peshawar, to see an arms factory.
September 16 crossing the border from Pakistan into Afghanistan poses with Taliban fighters Stop in Gelalabad
September 17, arrival in Kabul.
September 19, travel from Kabul to Bamiyan.
September 22 Return to Kabul Leaving Afghanistan, fly to the country “Chad”.
On 23 September he flew to Niamey, the capital of Niger.
September 25 Preparing to leave Niger. But stuck in the airport due to a strike!
September 26 in Burkina Faso
September 28 Get ready to cross the border into Mali, the last place on your planned trip.
On October 22, the media presented the news of the person’s disappearance. Identify the reason for the ransom arrest
On October 23, the administrator of the “Doctor Song Travels the World” fan page posted a message stating … “Now the doctor is safe. I have contacted my family and am preparing to return to Thailand. Thank you very much. to all who are worried and encourage each other ”.
After the incident, the Second Doctor was arrested for ransom in Mali until he became famous. There have been many people who have expressed their views through social media. Some of them were happy that Doctor Two was safe and encouraged. While many netizens have questioned the journey to travel and create content for Doctor Song on this journey, “Why should you risk it alone ???” because it has become a country classified as a dangerous country that it still is “Not sure” to the tourists
However, the details of the kidnapping The second doctor is expected to come out of the press later. Those interested can wait and see.
