webfact Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 The heartbroken family of a loving, larger-than-life Australian teenager is currently engaged in a poignant mission to repatriate his body after his suspicious death in Thailand. Daniel Talbot tragically passed away on Sunday while allegedly on Koh Tao, an island located on the eastern side of the Surat Thani coastline. The details surrounding the 19 year old’s death in Thailand remain elusive, leaving his devastated family grappling with grief and working to bring their beloved son back to Australia. Dean Harawira, a former teacher of the teenager, revealed that the family is still seeking more information about the events leading to Talbot’s death. “At this stage, the specifics of his untimely departure are rather vague, and the family is ardently liaising with coroners, insurance providers, and airline companies in their fervent efforts to expedite Daniel’s repatriation to Online tributes have flooded in for the Gold Coast teenager, reflecting the impact he had on those around him. Harlem Williams, a close friend, expressed his disbelief, confessing that the reality of Daniel’s death in Thailand has not fully sunk in. “We love you, brother, and it’s unfathomable to accept that you won’t be here to brighten our days. You were boisterous, funny, incredibly intelligent, and a true friend. I’ve always admired your unwavering commitment and determination. Rest easy, my friend.” by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Facebook. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/tragic-twist-aussie-teens-suspicious-death-in-thailand-fuels-familys-heartfelt-repatriation-quest -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-19 - 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. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ukrules Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 Wow, couldn't make it up about that place. 7 1 2 1 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Dcheech Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 Quote Daniel Talbot tragically passed away on Sunday while allegedly on Koh Tao, an island located on the eastern side of the Surat Thani coastline. The details surrounding the 19 year old’s death in Thailand remain elusive Likely the family or the kid will be blamed for going to Koh Tao in the first place. However excellent chance he did not know any better. That is what massaging the media to protect tourism will do, people just do not know. 3 3 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post flyingtlger Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 RIP Daniel Talbot....Gone Home. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Colabamumbai Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 You must know better avoid Death Island. 7 1 1 2 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ben Zioner Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 18 minutes ago, Colabamumbai said: You must know better avoid Death Island. Thailand altogether... 2 4 1 2 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 Death Island strikes again ..... nothing mentioned on exactly what happened so to me that immediately raises yet another Koh Tao red flag. Such a cheerful looking young man ... RIP Daniel. 4 1 1 5 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mania Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 Koh Tao should just be listed on embassy sites as a no go recommendation 6 1 2 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipalongcassidy Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Now they care... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Scouse123 Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 That damned Koh Tao island yet again! Embassies need to be acting on this, far too many unexplained and suspicious deaths in that bloody place. 4 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted July 18, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 18, 2023 4 hours ago, webfact said: Dean Harawira, a former teacher of the teenager, revealed that the family is still seeking more information about the events leading to Talbot’s death. “At this stage, the specifics of his untimely departure are rather vague, And will remain so.... 3 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fdimike Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 It used to be a really nice place many years ago (70's). Simple bungalows and lovely people. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 3 minutes ago, fdimike said: It used to be a really nice place many years ago (70's). Simple bungalows and lovely people. Yes I went three for a week, nice bungalow on the beach with AC and hot water... lovely place. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bignok Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 Cause of death unknown. Lets not jump to conclusions. 2 1 3 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannork Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 8 minutes ago, bignok said: Cause of death unknown. Lets not jump to conclusions. Too late bignok. The jumping, or rather pole vaulting, began at the words death and Koh Tao.. 5 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralf001 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 Death Island strikes again ! Is the family going to start a gofundme ? 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nabby Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 Too many foreign visitors die untimely, "mysterious" deaths in Ko Tao and none of the cases are ever solved. The island is run by mafia and is basically ungovernable. Murder is OK there. The islands should be off-limits to tourists. 4 3 3 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bannork Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 Where's the twist in this story that the headline proclaims? 7 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Nabby said: Too many foreign visitors die untimely, "mysterious" deaths in Ko Tao and none of the cases are ever solved. There is only so many illegal Burmese workers they can pin the blame on I guess. 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ralf001 Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 2 minutes ago, bannork said: Where's the twist in this story that the headline proclaims? The twist is the family are upstanding people prepared to pay the repatriation expenses rather than bludge off the public. Hahahahahaha, only joking. 2 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 No insurance? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post morrobay Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 53 minutes ago, hotchilli said: And will remain so.... Any aseannow forum members there that can shed some light on what happened?? Seems ko tao is some kind of information black hole ? 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bignok Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 hour ago, steven100 said: Death Island strikes again ..... nothing mentioned on exactly what happened so to me that immediately raises yet another Koh Tao red flag. Such a cheerful looking young man ... RIP Daniel. Looks like a typical naive backpacker. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ChipButty Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 Needs some serious investigation into this island, we dont call it death island for nothing, 2 1 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Foek Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 Close the island and burn it to the ground. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post RichardColeman Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 If ever a movie poster summed up a place 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post steven100 Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 39 minutes ago, bignok said: No insurance? god you post some garbage. ???? 6 2 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pumpuynarak Posted July 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted July 19, 2023 5 hours ago, webfact said: The heartbroken family of a loving, larger-than-life Australian teenager is currently engaged in a poignant mission to repatriate his body after his suspicious death in Thailand. Daniel Talbot tragically passed away on Sunday while allegedly on Koh Tao, an island located on the eastern side of the Surat Thani coastline. The details surrounding the 19 year old’s death in Thailand remain elusive, leaving his devastated family grappling with grief and working to bring their beloved son back to Australia. Dean Harawira, a former teacher of the teenager, revealed that the family is still seeking more information about the events leading to Talbot’s death. “At this stage, the specifics of his untimely departure are rather vague, and the family is ardently liaising with coroners, insurance providers, and airline companies in their fervent efforts to expedite Daniel’s repatriation to Online tributes have flooded in for the Gold Coast teenager, reflecting the impact he had on those around him. Harlem Williams, a close friend, expressed his disbelief, confessing that the reality of Daniel’s death in Thailand has not fully sunk in. “We love you, brother, and it’s unfathomable to accept that you won’t be here to brighten our days. You were boisterous, funny, incredibly intelligent, and a true friend. I’ve always admired your unwavering commitment and determination. Rest easy, my friend.” by Bob Scott Picture courtesy of Facebook. Full story: https://thethaiger.com/news/national/tragic-twist-aussie-teens-suspicious-death-in-thailand-fuels-familys-heartfelt-repatriation-quest -- © Copyright Thaiger 2023-07-19 - 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. How can someone ''allegedly'' be on Koh Tao ? either they were there or they were not !!! This news article is littered with maybe's or maybe nots, totally worthless imo. 8 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko45k Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 1 minute ago, Pumpuynarak said: How can someone ''allegedly'' be on Koh Tao ? either they were there or they were not !!! This news article is littered with maybe's or maybe nots, totally worthless imo. Simply unsure..... There is no passport check, and many places probably skip the TM30...... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwill Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, Pumpuynarak said: How can someone ''allegedly'' be on Koh Tao ? either they were there or they were not !!! This news article is littered with maybe's or maybe nots, totally worthless imo. It's probably to protect the news company from Thailands crazy defamation laws. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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