British man, 80, missing in Phuket

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British man, 80, missing in Phuket

The Phuket News

 

Any persons who believe they have seen Mr Russell are urged to call the family urgently at 061-1735550.

 

PHUKET: The family of 80-year-old British national Christopher John Russell are appealing for any information that may lead to his safe return to their home in Cherng Talay.

 

Mr Russell was last seen exiting a taxi at the Tesco store near Surin Beach on Wednesday (Nov 15). He was wearing a T-shirt and brown/khaki trousers and carrying a suitcase and a rucksack.

 

Mr Russell arrived in Phuket on holiday to visit family members on Nov 9. He had just returned from a trip to Cambodia.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/british-man-80-missing-in-phuket-64738.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-11-17

[marko kok prong]

Looks like that Elephant is about to charge him,hope he is found okay,could be curled up in bed somewhere with some dusky Thai beauty.

[farcanell]

5 minutes ago, marko kok prong said:

Looks like that Elephant is about to charge him,hope he is found okay,could be curled up in bed somewhere with some dusky Thai beauty.

I do hope so ( the latter, mind you, I thought the elephant looked drunk). ... he looks like he’s got a bit of go in ‘im.

[cyberfarang]

He`s only been missing for 36 hours.

[webfact]

Missing Brit, 80, found alive and well

The Phuket News

 

The 80-year-old British man Christopher John Russell, who disappeared on Wednesday, has been found alive and well. Photo: Supplied

 

PHUKET: The 80-year-old British man Christopher John Russell, who disappeared on Wednesday, has been found alive and well.

 

A tour guide contacted The Phuket News after reading the family’s appeal for information posted online this morning (Nov 17, see story here) to confirm that he saw Mr Russell at Phuket International airport on Wednesday morning.

 

To support his claim, the tour guide, who asked not to be named, even presented a photo of Mr Russell as well as a copy of Mr Russell’s confirmation of check-in.

 

Full story: https://www.thephuketnews.com/missing-brit-80-found-alive-and-well-64741.php

 

-- © Copyright Phuket News 2017-11-17

[sanuk711]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

The family of 80-year-old British national Christopher John Russell are appealing for any information...............

They found him.............Mmmmmm..... Charlie put the Will back in the top draw....yes they found him in Tesco.

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"Mr Russell’s relived family members have since confirmed that Mr Russell is well."

 

[Reigntax]

Many a husam man gets lost for days on their first visit. The usually turn up a few days later, rest a while and get lost again.

[Gandtee]

3 minutes ago, Reigntax said:

Many a husam man gets lost for days on their first visit. The usually turn up a few days later, rest a while and get lost again.

I presume, husband? Too true

[lonewolf99]

Did they check to see if he wasn't smuggling baby elephants ?

[Fireyfish]

I get lost frequently ... no one seems to notice ... thankfully

 

[NextStationBangkok]

Lost and found along with Elephant or a Girl ?

 

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[NextStationBangkok]

2 minutes ago, Fireyfish said:

I get lost frequently ... no one seems to notice ... thankfully

 

 

Your wife might be knowing from which 7-11 to pick you up!

[wvavin]

Probably all Thai airports are going to rent out GPS trackers to senior visitors in the near future. 

[spectrumisgreen]

Ask the elephant which way he went, they never forget.. apparently. Seriously, hope the chap's found okay!!...

[spectrumisgreen]

Funny, he looks both younger and happier in the 'Found him!' pic! All a bit Doctor Who, really.. Go through some sort of space-time continuum coming out of Tescos did he?

[Briggsy]

2 hours ago, marko kok prong said:

Looks like that Elephant is about to charge him,hope he is found okay,could be curled up in bed somewhere with some dusky Thai beauty.

Half right. The elephant was enjoying a game of keepy-ups on her break from ferrying tourists around. She was close to beating her all time record. Mr Russell robbed the ball! And stuck it up his T-shirt for a laugh. At this point, you come in.

[harada]

And a happy ending by the looks of the smile on his face.

[Jonnapat]

Happy ending ,makes a pleasant change

[Rimmer]

Several off topic posts have been removed

[dunroaming]

4 hours ago, Gandtee said:

I presume, husband? Too true

I assumed husam was short for "handsum man".  I understand that there are many to be found in the bars of Thailand 

[TallGuyJohninBKK]

If anyone reads the full linked article, it appears to be saying he went to the airport to check in a full week ahead of his flight, only to discover the plane wasn't leaving any time soon.

 

 

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Mr Russell had checked himself in early to go home, but as his booked flight home to Birmingham, England, does not depart until next Thursday (Nov 23), the octogenarian had booked himself to stay at a small resort in Nai Yang, just south of the airport.

 

 

He's either very fastidious about his travel habits... or... perhaps some of his marbles have gotten lost as well and the family might consider keeping a closer watch on him.

 

 

[peterb17]

It’s all madness-he was off the radar for THREE days or there abouts . I spent 3 months travelling around Europe when 17- think Mum & Dad got three postcards. 

Different times 

[Grumpy Duck]

13 hours ago, Fireyfish said:

I get lost frequently ... no one seems to notice ... thankfully

 

Me also, lost in my own mind. 555

[lockyv7]

Think he got mixed up with what Thursday it was. Looking like he is enjoying his later years and hope the old fella has many more. 

[Psimbo]

The usual crass comments- I will show the same 'compassion' for you when you are his age. Just be glad he's OK.

[hansnl]

18 hours ago, NextStationBangkok said:

Lost and found along with Elephant or a Girl ?

 

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Both?

[tonray]

Likely got lost in the cosmetics aisle looking for some eyebrow shade....