Bangkok Taxi Rider Rewarded for Finding Russian Man's Missing Sister

A Russian man in Bangkok gave a $100 reward to a motorcycle taxi rider who assisted in locating his missing sister. The woman, who has a mental illness, was reported missing, prompting her brother to seek help. The taxi rider shared her information on Facebook, leading to sightings and ultimately finding her.

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The woman was last seen on Yaowarat Road, Bangkok's Chinatown, wearing a black and beige plaid dress with blonde hair. Social media users reported sightings in different parts of Bangkok, notably around Wongwien Yai. One user noted meeting her in Bang Na on February 22, but she declined help.

On February 26, the taxi rider updated that he found her near Pho Nimit BTS Station and took her to Bupparam Police Station, where she waited for her brother. The woman had been unsuccessfully attempting to walk from Chon Buri to Bangkok since February 19.

After the ordeal, she was admitted to the Somdet Chaopraya Institute of Psychiatry for treatment. The rider recounted searching from 4 PM to 10 PM with the woman’s brother before locating her. The grateful Russian man expressed his thanks with a $100 reward, reported The Thaiger.

Key Takeaways

• A motorcycle taxi rider helped find a Russian's missing sister in Bangkok.

• The woman, with mental health issues, was seen in various city areas.

• She was found on February 26 and taken for psychiatric treatment.

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