A British woman, Alison Jacks, is actively searching for her brother, Wayne Charles Smith, who has been missing since December 27. His last known whereabouts were near Soi Sukhumvit 71/1 in Bangkok's Wattana district. Despite circulating a missing person appeal in expat Facebook groups since January, no useful information has emerged.
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Wayne Smith's absence remains a mystery, as Jacks has not disclosed whether he was in Bangkok for business or leisure. On February 12, the Mirror Foundation’s Missing Person Centre in Thailand shared photographs and a description of Smith in hopes of garnering leads. His physical attributes include being approximately 180 cm tall, weighing around 80 kg, having fair skin, short brown hair, surgery wounds on his arm and shoulder, and distinctive red marks on both arms.
The expat community has advised the family to liaise with Thailand's Tourist Police to locate Smith’s possible accommodations during his Bangkok stay. Jacks has not confirmed if local police are officially involved in the investigation. Thai social media users have expressed solidarity, wishing for Smith’s safe return.
This situation follows a similar case involving Kenny Robertson, a Scottish national who went missing in January. Robertson traveled to Thailand to volunteer and lost contact after his arrival. However, he was later safely located on January 25, thanks to social media efforts and his family’s appeal., reported The Thaiger.
Key Takeaways
Wayne Smith has been missing since December 27; last seen in Bangkok.
The Mirror Foundation and expat groups are aiding the search.
Similar recent cases have been resolved through community efforts.
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Adapted by ASEAN Now · The Thaiger · 17 Feb 2026
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