Tragedy in Paradise: The Hidden Dangers of Thailand

710WOR's Mendte in the Morning’s career advice expert, Greg Giangrande, shared the tragic story of his son, Elias Atticus Giangrande, whose life mission was safety and helping others. Elias, an Emergency First Responder and Master Scuba and Rescue Dive Instructor, lost his life, along with his friend, in a horrific accident in Thailand. Greg recounts the harrowing experience of dealing with local authorities who blamed the victims without investigation and attempted to extort money from his grieving family.
Giangrande talks about the dark side of Thailand's tourist hotspots, revealing rampant criminal activity, police corruption, and the dangers that tourists face. Greg discusses the urgent need for increased travel safety awareness and efforts to pressure the U.S. government to raise its travel advisory for Thailand. 

Learn about the foundation set up in Elias's name, dedicated to protecting others and raising awareness about travel safety at CaptainEliasTreasureChest.org.