Une belle initiative de Radio France Internationale, qui fut l’un des principaux employeurs en Thaïlande de notre confrère disparu Arnaud Dubus: un hommage radiophonique à écouter pour comprendre mieux le pays du sourire qui s’apprête, ces jours-ci, à couronner son nouveau monarque Rama X. Gavroche ouvre sa boite à messages et à souvenirs à propos d’Arnaud, figure de la communauté journalistique française en Thaïlande. Racontez-nous. Nous publions aussi, ci-dessous (en anglais) le communiqué du Club des correspondants étrangers de Bangkok (FCCT).

Une cérémonie religieuse bouddhiste est prévue en hommage à Arnaud Dubus du 7 au 9 mai à Bangkok. Gavroche vous informera sous peu des détails pour ces trois jours de recueillement.

Pour réécouter Arnaud sur Radio France Internationale, cliquez ici.

Nous publions aussi ici le communiqué du FCCT (en anglais)

Arnaud was described in press reports as a French diplomat due to his recent employment as deputy information officer at the French embassy. Arnaud was a long-time member of the FCCT who contributed much to club life over the past three decades, most recently as second vice president in 2017.

A gentle and modest person, Arnaud was thoughtful, well informed, and always exceptionally considerate toward others.

Arnaud had been based in Thailand since 1989. He worked for Radio France Internationale, Liberation newspaper, Le Temps, and TV 5 covering news and providing in-depth analysis of Thailand and the region.

He was the author of several books on Southeast Asia, and his grasp of regional politics, cultures, and religions made him a much respected commentator.

Arnaud’s tragic death at only 56 is a shocking loss for all of us, and we mourn along with all those close to him.

Funeral arrangements will be posted when they are confirmed.