webfact 160957 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 The search resumed Wednesdayin the seas around Koh Pha-ngan, in Thailand’s southern province of Surat Thani, for a German tourist who jumped into the sea from a double-decked ferry last night, as it was heading for Koh Samui. The skipper of the ferry reportedly told the police that the boat had left Koh Pha-ngan less than 20 minutes before a passenger, later identified as German national Florain Storz, who was travelling with his wife, stood up and threw himself overboard from the second deck on the starboard of the vessel. The incident was reported by the skipper to the police on Koh Pha-ngan and a sea search was immediately mounted. It continued until 10.30pm, when it was suspended due to rough seas and lack of light. Marine and tourist police, local officials and the private sector on Koh Pha-ngan are taking part in the effort to find him. Full story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/search-resumes-for-german-who-jumped-into-the-sea-off-a-koh-pha-ngan-ferry/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2023-02-02 - Cigna offers a range of visa-compliant plans that meet the minimum requirement of medical treatment, including COVID-19, up to THB 3m. For more information on all expat health insurance plans click here. The most versatile and flexible rental investment and holiday home solution in Thailand - click for more information. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henk Langeweg 383 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 GPS? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaywalker 6620 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Maybe his real name was Mengele? Maybe he didn't like his real name? Florain Storz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VinnieK 1014 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Maybe the return to dreary, cold Germany was too much to bear . RIP 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi 19379 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Maybe he thought he could walk on water? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2baht 7429 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 Maybe there's too many maybe's! Just maybe! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soi3eddie 5987 Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 He couldn't bare to leave the young attractive massage girl he met while staying on the island? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli 48083 Posted February 1 Popular Post Share Posted February 1 3 hours ago, webfact said: German national Florain Storz, who was travelling with his wife, stood up and threw himself overboard from the second deck on the starboard of the vessel. Very strange behaviour. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy one 2963 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Did someone mention the war to him ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi 19379 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Very strange behaviour. For some 😉 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid 6746 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 That a person just throw himself overboard is really strange. However, I don´t see the point looking for him, as he did it out of free will. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darksidedude 346 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, hotchilli said: Very strange behaviour. Very strange indeed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingfox1 75 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 is there a video of him throwing himself off OR something more sinister 🙀 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi 19379 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 22 minutes ago, flyingfox1 said: is there a video of him throwing himself off OR something more sinister 🙀 like an unassisted fall from a balcony? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang 46856 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 7 hours ago, webfact said: stood up and threw himself overboard Let him be fish food. That's what he wanted, that's what he should get. Why use all those resources for someone who wanted to die and is probably already dead? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OneMoreFarang 46856 Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, Grumpy one said: Did someone mention the war to him ?? You are not supposed to mention the war. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 1127 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Perhaps the wife could offer up some insight into what had been going on with him the last few days? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou 9646 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 3 hours ago, Gottfrid said: I don´t see the point looking for him, as he did it out of free will. Perhaps his wife and family would like him to have a funeral. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou 9646 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, flyingfox1 said: is there a video of him throwing himself off OR something more sinister 🙀 There are reports from witnesses and then there's your thinly-veiled conspiracy theory. Do you have evidence of it being something more sinister? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou 9646 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, flyingfox1 said: is there a video of him throwing himself off OR something more sinister 🙀 2 hours ago, Artisi said: like an unassisted fall from a balcony? There they go. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Liverpool Lou 9646 Posted February 2 Popular Post Share Posted February 2 2 hours ago, OneMoreFarang said: Let him be fish food. That's what he wanted, that's what he should get. Why use all those resources for someone who wanted to die and is probably already dead? Compassion for his family plus it's the right thing to do. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OneMoreFarang 46856 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 11 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: Compassion for his family plus it's the right thing to do. Maybe he should have thought about that before he jumped into the sea. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer 14429 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Some troll posts removed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artisi 19379 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 28 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: There they go. Think you missed the plot/ irony. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou 9646 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 30 minutes ago, Artisi said: 59 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said: There they go. Think you missed the plot/ irony. Think you missed including some clarity in your comment. As there was no indication of any sarcasm in your post, I presumed you were suggesting that his death could be compared to those odd balcony deaths. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gottfrid 6746 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 7 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said: Perhaps his wife and family would like him to have a funeral. I would think she´s just mad at him for jumping Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
still kicking 1453 Posted February 2 Share Posted February 2 Judging by the answers on here, most posters should jump as well as you don't know what happen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stargeezr 5427 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 It takes 3 to 4 days for the body to float back to the surface. I imagine that unless currents affect his travels, he will be spotted shortly by passing boats and ships and ferries. In My Opinion anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwak250 1798 Posted February 3 Share Posted February 3 On 2/2/2023 at 10:41 AM, OneMoreFarang said: You are not supposed to mention the war. I mentioned it once. But I think I got away with it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo 12053 Posted February 7 Share Posted February 7 There is usually little follow up on stories, but I have just read in a Phuket news outlet that the poor man's body has been found. The body was identified by a tattoo. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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