Bangkok by Christmas: Second Edition

By Charles M. Stith

This is the story about a single year in my life. The story begins on New Years Eve in January 1968 in Vung Tau, Vietnam. I had been in Vietnam for the past nine months and I received a much deserved R&R. One week later I flew to Bangkok, Thailand where I met with an old friend who is working there and knew where to eat and drink.
At the end of the visit the friend told me that I needed to return that coming Christmas to have a real holiday experience. Because this visit was so thrilling I was certain that Christmas was going to be the greatest time of my life. As I left Bangkok to return to Vietnam I promised myself that I was going to return to Bangkok by Christmas.
Returning to Vietnam I was greeted by the Vietcong Tet offensive and the road back to Bangkok evolved into a journey of danger, excitement, love, suspense and drama. Arriving back in Bangkok by Christmas happened unexpectedly.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Trafford Publishing
• Release date: Feb 29, 2016
• ISBN: 9781490768854

Charles M. Stith

Charles M. Stith was born in Charleston, South Carolina, and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. He received an associates of science degree in engineering technology from Cuyahoga Community College. He enlisted in the United States Army and served two consecutive tours in Vietnam with HHC Thirty-Fourth Engineering Group. He was awarded the Bronze Star.

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