On Easter Sunday in 1967, Jim Thompson went for an afternoon walk in the Cameron Highlands’ jungle-clad hills. I told Teo Pin his information could be very important in explaining Thompson’s death and asked for details. Jim Thompson, now a major, was one of the officers selected. Willis told Thompson in 1966 that Pridi – who was then in exile in China – wanted Willis to come to see him. Teo Pin identified the group that killed Jim and Billy Bird provided the reason why Jim tried to visit Pridi Banomyong via the Cameron Highlands.

Source: The Nation Bangkok December 04, 2017 19:52 UTC