OLD NEWS JUST DOESN'T SELL

Subscribers to The Economist in Thailand are not getting their copies until five or six days after that same edition appears in the shop.
In an email a spokesperson told me: "We regret to inform you that since the recent political events in Thailand, deliveries for The Economist are now being handled by Singapore Post, hence the delivery days. Subscribers will only receive their copies on the following Wednesday/Thursday." An apology for any inconvenience was also offered.
Although Singapore Post is quoted as being the distributor the final copies are handled in Bangkok by a logistics company. It seems there is a delay getting these copies into the country and another delay getting them out to their subscribers.
I recently took out a trial subscription to The Economist for the first time. Most weeks I get a copy and it made sense. I thought the late delivery was a one-off but this confirmation that it's going to be a regular event will ensure I cancel my subscription. I'm certain I will not be alone with these views.