OK, so what should be the rules for diplomats who blog?
Ian Proud, a 38-year-old British diplomat in Bangkok, caused a furor with his blog that shared what he thought were “harmless” stories about his life in Thailand.
Here’s an excerpt from the BBC News story:
Ian Proud, 38, whose four-year tenure with the British Embassy in Bangkok ends in May, wrote reflections on Thailand for the website of the country’s The Nation newspaper.
The blog, which appeared with his photo, received 100 postings within its first two days, including some from people claiming to have seen Mr Proud in Bangkok’s red light districts.
One posting referred to Mr Proud having been in the notorious Soi Cowboy area which is packed with go-go and sex bars.
September 12th, 2007 at 3:30 pm
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April 19th, 2007 at 12:11 am
your blog can make or break you…
that is why i thank stat counter for knowing that i have an audience. at least i know when to shut up. haha! =o)
April 17th, 2007 at 3:40 am
Personally, I think diplomats or persons holding a delicate positions should exercise a certain level of discretion with regard to expressing themselves especially in an online diary like blogs. This is not the first time that I have heard diplomats jeopardize their careers because of irresponsibility and indiscretion.