PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I'm in PP, and a friend I'm supposed to go for a tour with went incommunicado for 24 hours. He's nowhere to be found, and not reachable via all mediums. Advice on what can I do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Did he check out of his hotel? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 First of all you need to calm down. In my wilder days i could be incommunicado for days. Totally legless, or busy getting my leg over.???? Before any wisecracks, yes i am totally legless now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 39 minutes ago, PPVisitor said: Advice on what can I do? you need to think about how out of character this is for your friend. only you can hit the panic button and go to the police. drinks? drugs? having a romance? or very responsible? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 @NCC1701A Very out of character, he actually is very responsible so kinda odd that he's been missing for more than 24 hours. Definitely not one easily under influence... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 @CrossyHe didn't... the room was locked though, he's staying in one of those rented bungalows so I couldn't locate the owners to ask Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 so what does the hotel say? or where does he live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 minute ago, PPVisitor said: rented bungalows sign with phone number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 @NCC1701A He was staying at one of the rented bungalows, not sure who's the owner so can't get info. Besides, I'm rather afraid to be asking around just in case there's foul play Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 @NCC1701AI have his phone number. But not reachable. Tried other mediums as well, but still incommunicado. Been more than 24 hours actually. Getting increasingly worried, cos so out of character for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 minute ago, PPVisitor said: @NCC1701A He was staying at one of the rented bungalows, not sure who's the owner so can't get info. Besides, I'm rather afraid to be asking around just in case there's foul play are you traveling together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 How much does a door lock cost ?? If you are genuinely worried, kick the door in and deal with the consequences later. Just make sure it's the right bungalow... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 minute ago, PPVisitor said: @NCC1701AI have his phone number. But not reachable. Tried other mediums as well, but still incommunicado. Been more than 24 hours actually. Getting increasingly worried, cos so out of character for him go to the nearest police station and make them come to the bungalows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 @NCC1701ANot at the same time, he got here first and I came later. Staying at different places. Saw him right before he went incommunicado. Not the party kind so definitely not the case of phone missing, oversleeping etc. Even if phone went missing, he's still got his computer with him which he can log on to FB, Instagram etc but not reachable via those mediums either. @cornishcarlos I am more than worried. Just afraid that the bungalow people are on it in case of foul play. Cos the bungalows look hell sketchy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPVisitor Posted February 5, 2019 Author Share Posted February 5, 2019 @NCC1701Ais that the best option I have? Cos I'm on the island, alone now, and pretty scared to have a target on my back.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Over 24 hours? So that is one heavy night. No need to worry yet, and relax, that is probably what he is doing as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 3 minutes ago, PPVisitor said: @NCC1701Ais that the best option I have? Cos I'm on the island, alone now, and pretty scared to have a target on my back.. Or you could kick the door in, then go to the police.. I'd go to the police 1st, let them kick the door in, saves a few baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 7 minutes ago, PPVisitor said: @NCC1701Ais that the best option I have? Cos I'm on the island, alone now, and pretty scared to have a target on my back.. I would make a point of telling the police you have done a live stream video on facebook about that is happening. and of course let all your family and friends know you are contacting the police. that you have contacted your embassy about a missing person. tourist police number is 1155. use google map to located near by hospitals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Obviously something bad might have happened. But on the other hand maybe not. We had enough stories here and in the international press where someone was missing and hell was raised - only to find out that that was not the perfect moment to show up with the police. Sure it would be nice to know for you what is going on. But this could backfire... And what can you really do in any case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scorecard Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 15 minutes ago, PPVisitor said: @NCC1701Ais that the best option I have? Cos I'm on the island, alone now, and pretty scared to have a target on my back.. There comes a time when you need to put aside concerns about upsetting the bungalow owner, neighbors etc. And there comes a time when you have a responsibility to go to the police. partly because maybe he's had an accident and is waiting to be found. The quicker the police are contacted the better. As already said, doors and door locks or whatever can be replaced / fixed. One possibility could be to take the police to the bungalow and push them to break the door in, or tell them you will do it, and also tell them you will pay for any repairs if needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 PP has a huge drug culture. He is probably tripping on a dirty mattress in his new GF room.You don't need to be the not party type. You just need to meet the wrong people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: I would make a point of telling the police you have done a live stream video on facebook about that is happening. and of course let all your family and friends know you are contacting the police. that you have contacted your embassy about a missing person. tourist police number is 1155. use google map to located near by hospitals. In general I think it's not a good idea to lie to the police - even if it's not a big lie like maybe the facebook comment. Because if the police officers are smart, and some are smart, they will ask questions and more questions. Like show me the page and who did you talk to at the embassy and things like that. And maybe you have to admit you were lying. And then? Maybe the police won't like that and they think what else of his story is wrong... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manarak Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 weren't tourists killed by toxic fumes in bungalows? if you are alarmed enough, get someone, police, but why not a rescue service or police volunteers (ask motorcycle taxis) to help kicking the door in, just to be sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickG16 Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Do you think your friend could look after himself if physically threatened? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 How much does a door lock cost ?? If you are genuinely worried, kick the door in and deal with the consequences later. Just make sure it's the right bungalow...Bad advise. He will get charged for break and enter and a 2k door will end up a 100k extortion. TIT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, madmen said: 1 hour ago, cornishcarlos said: How much does a door lock cost ?? If you are genuinely worried, kick the door in and deal with the consequences later. Just make sure it's the right bungalow... Bad advise. He will get charged for break and enter and a 2k door will end up a 100k extortion. TIT Rubbish... Most rental bungalows have cheap door locks that cost a few hundred baht.. If it potentially saves a friend's life, even a few thousand baht is peanuts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmen Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Rubbish... Most rental bungalows have cheap door locks that cost a few hundred baht.. If it potentially saves a friend's life, even a few thousand baht is peanutsAwwe your so nieve it's kind of sweet. Police will be called when the door gets kicked in usually resulting in the smashing of the door. You think your in a chuck norris movie? Break a door is nearly impossible without extreme force! Break and enter is an offense that will get you arrested 100% The dumbest advice I have ever heard on TV! How about use what's between your ears and have management or police open it. Duhhhh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornishcarlos Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 23 minutes ago, madmen said: Awwe your so nieve it's kind of sweet. Police will be called when the door gets kicked in usually resulting in the smashing of the door. You think your in a chuck norris movie? Break a door is nearly impossible without extreme force! Break and enter is an offense that will get you arrested 100% The dumbest advice I have ever heard on TV! How about use what's between your ears and have management or police open it. Duhhhh! Thailand needs a dose of Chuck Norris, now that's a good idea... I hope his friend is not behind that door in need of urgent help... But the OP has gone AWOL too now, must have been arrested for looking at the door !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Bang Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Breaking the door open on your own is a stupid idea. Depending on what's behind you could be in a world of trouble. If you have to, ask for help from someone you can trust. That way there's a witness that you weren't up to no good. Best get the boys in brown on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritManToo Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 1 hour ago, PPVisitor said: @NCC1701ANot at the same time, he got here first and I came later. Staying at different places. Saw him right before he went incommunicado. Not the party kind so definitely not the case of phone missing, oversleeping etc. Even if phone went missing, he's still got his computer with him which he can log on to FB, Instagram etc but not reachable via those mediums either. @cornishcarlos I am more than worried. Just afraid that the bungalow people are on it in case of foul play. Cos the bungalows look hell sketchy Pal of mine in London went 'incommunicado' just before Xmas, he had collapsed in his room and was discovered 48hrs later, barely alive. Another pal (Dave2 in Chiang Mai) disappeared, only to be found dead in his room when 7 days later people investigated the smell. You gotta check the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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