snoop1130 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Renewed appeal for British man missing in Thailand who posted concerning video on Facebook Friends and relatives have stepped up their online appeal for information about a British man missing in Thailand. On Monday, Steven Ricketts, 39, from Norwich, posted a video on Facebook which caused concern among his friends and family. The video, in which Steven talks about his struggles with depression, is now being shared by his friends to expat Facebook groups in Thailand in a hope that someone knows Steven’s whereabouts. Since posting the video, Steven has posted two new updates on Facebook. One update posted on Wednesday read: “I came to Thailand to try to find a happy place in my head. I’ve made my decision and I’m at peace with myself. The idea of being detained by the Thai authorities is really stressing me out. I just want to enjoy some happy time before I go…” Another update posted later read: “I never wanted to cause any drama! My video was to raise awareness...Please respect my decision. I can’t do this anymore... Please let me have one last chance of happiness…” Friends posting on Facebook say Steven may be in Phuket. Earlier this week police in the UK confirmed they are liaising with Thai authorities “Officers are aware of a video posted on social media by Steven which prompted concerns for his safety,” a spokesperson for Norfolk Police said. “We have liaised with the National Crime Agency and authorities in Thailand are aware and trying to establish his whereabouts. “Anyone who hears from Steven is asked to contact Norfolk Police on 101 immediately.” The charity Samaritans is available around the clock for people who want to talk. If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-713-6791 (English), 02713-6793 (Thai) or Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). http://www.samaritansthai.com/news/samaritans-of-thailand-english-hotline/ -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2018-6-7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 4MyEgo Posted June 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2018 (edited) 8 minutes ago, snoop1130 said: “I came to Thailand to try to find a happy place in my head. I’ve made my decision and I’m at peace with myself. The idea of being detained by the Thai authorities is really stressing me out. I just want to enjoy some happy time before I go…” He's a big boy, he just wants to lose himself for a while, so give him some space, he might feel right at home here, I would imagine. Good luck to you Steve, rock on and hope you find the road your looking for. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQiOA7euaYA Edited June 7, 2018 by 4MyEgo 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Get Real Posted June 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2018 An attention seeking person with big psychological problems. He is thinking of a way out, but actually is to scared and love life too much. That´s why he post all this, for somebody to find him and give him the help he need. 7 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 Lured by the no worries, sleep eat drink when you want, no work lifestyle of a vacation turned long time. His comment about detained by Thai authorities could be ominous, but I would not be surprised if that just means he is out of money or running out of money, overstaying his visa, etc. If he is doing more nefarious things to try and make money such as drug dealing, well, that has its own common path. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 "....you can fly away to the end of the world, but where does it get you to....?"? Hope the guy turns-up safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post catman20 Posted June 7, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 7, 2018 10 hours ago, Get Real said: An attention seeking person with big psychological problems. He is thinking of a way out, but actually is to scared and love life too much. That´s why he post all this, for somebody to find him and give him the help he need. great post you beat me to it and you were more polite than i would of been. spot on . 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catman20 Posted June 7, 2018 Share Posted June 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, Andrew65 said: "....you can fly away to the end of the world, but where does it get you to....?"? Hope the guy turns-up safe. Pattaya ?????????? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OmarZaid Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 45 minutes ago, catman20 said: great post you beat me to it and you were more polite than i would of been. spot on . agreed ... needs to grow a pair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigC Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Best thing to do is work and well there’s fake love with bar girls. As as long as he knows it’s fake and doesn’t get too drawn in. Maybe at this stage better to go to hospital. like he said get himself sorted he has to accept he has this illness so when the triggers kick in he goes to hospital. I have a frkend with manic depressiom he has 6 months on a high and 6 months on a low where he can’t get out of bed when the symptoms kick in he goes to hospital the medication helps keep the mood balanced some depression is caused by chemical imbalance in the brain 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baboon Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 12 hours ago, Get Real said: An attention seeking person with big psychological problems. He is thinking of a way out, but actually is to scared and love life too much. That´s why he post all this, for somebody to find him and give him the help he need. Let's hope he can get that help. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post dotpoom Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 I have been in many "dark" places of the mind myself during my active alcoholic days...."trapped in a body with a mind that had turned against me"....the only thing that brought a little happiness into my life during those periods was that some night it would be all over...when I would bring it to an end. I was very serious about it......the very last thing that would cross my mind would be to ask people to "allow" me to have a little happiness before I go...... and then publish my intention all over the local newspaper?.... (no Internet in those hellish times). I don't know anything about this man and I pray he gets the help he needs and hope that his video is just a cry for help ....and attention....and of course hope he gets all the help he needs. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Loaded Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 I didn't watch all the video but caught the part about being abandoned by his parents. That would undermine all the things a child should be given when they are young - love, security, confidence, support. I can see how that would take his mind on a long and slow journey to where he is now. He shouldn't be in Phuket. He's vulnerable and the skanks and their mangdas will eat him alive. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 The guy has been travelling extensively for the last 6 years (or more). Working in the travel industry has it's perks I guess. Egypt - 2012 Australia - 2013 Thailand - 2013 Fiji - 2014 Peru - 2015 Vietnam - 2016 Brazil - 2016 Canada - 2017 Thailand - 2018. Maybe all that travel to all those exotic destinations has worn him down. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holy cow cm Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Looks to be adulterated to me. Man up and stop looking for sympathy. Or be quiet and get on with whatever you are pointing of doing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ricky HKT Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 Bottle of scotch whiskey, not very smoothLike snake bite cure from the medicine manNot bad poison if there's something to sootheIt's a whole other world in the palm of your handOut of this world and out of your mindJust like it don't matter what you're leaving behindTrying to change your life you change your point of viewBut no matter what you do it's the same old youWherever you go there you areYou can run from yourself but you won't get farYou can dive to the bottom of your medicine jarBut wherever you go there you areBottle of scotch whiskey whatever you findWhen you're out on a wire it's a matter of timeChanging every moment when you're taking the fallThere's everything to gain when you're losing it allFeel your head spinning with your feet on the groundYou climb the wrong ladder and it's keeping you downThink you're gettin' higher but you're still layin' lowYou don't want to be anyone you knowRepeat ChorusOnce you've been bitten it's like crossing a lineIt's a part of the plan all that's on your mindThink that it'll help you find somebody to beBut the man in the mirror is all you'll see 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post FitnessHealthTravel Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 The way to find peace is the delete that Facebook account to start with. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, FitnessHealthTravel said: The way to find peace is the delete that Facebook account to start with. What do you feel that would accomplish? Would that make his depression go away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingtlger Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 “It is not the strongest or the most intelligent who will survive but those who can best manage change.” ― Leon C. Megginson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FitnessHealthTravel Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 4 minutes ago, watcharacters said: What do you feel that would accomplish? Would that make his depression go away? It would avert this stupid flurry of media and panic. In my experience and you can GOOGLE this, most people who are serious about killing themselves don't announce it, they do it. This guy sounds like he's off his meds. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Paul Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 This guy could now be anywhere in SE£ Asia, we know Thai Immigration are not very good at checking on foreigners and if you want some peace and quiet, dropping off the radar is relatively easy. I am sure he may well do whatever he wants, he has told people not to worry, he is after all over the age of consent and does seem fairly lucid about what he wants. Worry others might, look for him, if he wants to be found, he will be , if not , then that is as they say LIFE! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post watcharacters Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 minutes ago, FitnessHealthTravel said: It would avert this stupid flurry of media and panic. In my experience and you can GOOGLE this, most people who are serious about killing themselves don't announce it, they do it. This guy sounds like he's off his meds. I'd be curious to hear what this organization feels about your contention that "most people who are serious about killing themselves don't announce it, they do it." You may be technically right in that "less that 50% of suicide victims don't announce it, but it was a common misconception in the past that it's not announced. I for one would like for this man to get help and I believe he's clearly asking for it. "If you or anyone you know is in need of mental health services, please contact the Samaritans of Thailand at their 24-hour hotline 02-713-6791 (English), 02713-6793 (Thai) or Thai Mental Health Hotline at 1323 (Thai). http://www.samaritansthai.com/news/samaritans-of-thailand-english-hotline/" 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ThaiFelix Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 So sad. I have known numerous people like this in my life and its always the same story. They were either orphaned or rejected very young and somehow blame themselves. A lot of incest victims are the same, they believe it was something they did that caused the family member to sexually abuse them. It goes further than that in that they have to prove themselves right that they are a f##k up. They continually sabotage themselves. The difficulty I found is getting through to these people. The video poster said "be aware of the symptoms....notice the signs etc and help them". You can do that and reach out but it is really difficult to get through to them. Its frustrating. I imagine that it has taken years for their belief system to develop and thus it will take years to help them change it. In turn they actually drive people away through frustration and their continual f#ck ups. Hence, as he said, they feel unloved and their depression magnifies. The movie "Good Will Hunting" is a great example of the problem. The crunch line is when Robin Williams corners Matt Damon and keeps repeating "Its not your fault" "Its not your fault". Powerful movie if you havn't seen it. One thing I learnt early in life is that others cant make you happy and if you are not happy on your own, then you wont really be happy with others. I wish him all the best. ' 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mick01827 Posted June 8, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2018 2 hours ago, OmarZaid said: agreed ... needs to grow a pair Wow, I still get shocked at some of the scumbags on this forum, if he had cancer, kidney problems or lung problems I guess your attitude would change, he's suffering with mental health, unfortunately it's people like you who are part of the problem! 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loaded Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 1 hour ago, FitnessHealthTravel said: It would avert this stupid flurry of media and panic. In my experience and you can GOOGLE this, most people who are serious about killing themselves don't announce it, they do it. This guy sounds like he's off his meds. I Googled "In my experience and you can GOOGLE this, most people who are serious about killing themselves don't announce it, they do it." and found this: "Myth: People who talk about suicide aren’t serious and won’t go through with it. Fact: People who kill themselves have often told someone that they do not feel life is worth living or that they have no future. Some may have actually said they want to die. While it’s possible that someone might talk about suicide as a way of getting the attention they need, it’s vitally important to take anybody who talks about feeling suicidal seriously." https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/what-speak-us-about/signs-you-may-be-struggling-cope/myths-about-suicide 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiFelix Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 minutes ago, Loaded said: I Googled "In my experience and you can GOOGLE this, most people who are serious about killing themselves don't announce it, they do it." and found this: "Myth: People who talk about suicide aren’t serious and won’t go through with it. Fact: People who kill themselves have often told someone that they do not feel life is worth living or that they have no future. Some may have actually said they want to die. While it’s possible that someone might talk about suicide as a way of getting the attention they need, it’s vitally important to take anybody who talks about feeling suicidal seriously." https://www.samaritans.org/how-we-can-help-you/what-speak-us-about/signs-you-may-be-struggling-cope/myths-about-suicide We heard you the first time lol! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSF Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Wish he had of cleared the phlegm from his throat and blown the snot out his nose before making the vid, the constant throat clearing and sniffles is bloody annoying to listen to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 hours ago, catman20 said: Pattaya ?????????? 6,000 miles from the UK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media1 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 17 hours ago, 4MyEgo said: He's a big boy, he just wants to lose himself for a while, so give him some space, he might feel right at home here, I would imagine. Good luck to you Steve, rock on and hope you find the road your looking for. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQiOA7euaYA The road to happiness. He should visit Prayut Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kcpattaya Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 Leave him alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony125 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 5 hours ago, Ricky HKT said: Bottle of scotch whiskey, not very smoothLike snake bite cure from the medicine manNot bad poison if there's something to sootheIt's a whole other world in the palm of your handOut of this world and out of your mindJust like it don't matter what you're leaving behindTrying to change your life you change your point of viewBut no matter what you do it's the same old youWherever you go there you areYou can run from yourself but you won't get farYou can dive to the bottom of your medicine jarBut wherever you go there you areBottle of scotch whiskey whatever you findWhen you're out on a wire it's a matter of timeChanging every moment when you're taking the fallThere's everything to gain when you're losing it allFeel your head spinning with your feet on the groundYou climb the wrong ladder and it's keeping you downThink you're gettin' higher but you're still layin' lowYou don't want to be anyone you knowRepeat ChorusOnce you've been bitten it's like crossing a lineIt's a part of the plan all that's on your mindThink that it'll help you find somebody to beBut the man in the mirror is all you'll see 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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