British Man, 27, Vanishes in Thailand Before Flight Home

[webfact]

 

Simon Robinson Did Not Board His Flight Home On July 26. Handout. Courtesy: The Standard
 

A Brit, 27-year-old Simon Robinson from Skegness, Lincolnshire, has mysteriously disappeared in Thailand just before he was due to board a flight back to the UK. His family have made an urgent plea for any sightings, fearing for his safety.

 

Simon was holidaying in the southeast Asian country, having arrived on July 22nd. He was originally due to return on August 3rd but decided to change his flight to an earlier date, July 26th. Alarmingly, it is reported that he did not board his flight home from Suvarnabhumi International Airport in Bangkok on that day.

 

According to the Bangkok Post, a trace of Simon's mobile phone signal confirmed he was in Bangkok just five minutes before he was expected to reach the airport. However, the signal either ceased or was deliberately turned off at that critical moment.

 

Concern escalated dramatically when Simon’s phone was switched off after a call to his girlfriend, who lives in Boston. He had spoken to her on July 26th, assuring her of his return. This abrupt end to communication has deeply troubled his friends and family.

 

Simon’s family has wasted no time in seeking help. They contacted the British embassy in Bangkok and have widely spread the word via social media, hoping that someone, somewhere, might have seen him or have any helpful information.

 

His sister, Sarah Robinson Dale from Barnsley, emphasised that this behaviour is completely out of character for Simon. She has been tirelessly urging anyone with information to come forward and report it to the police.

 

“I am thankful for everyone’s support and sharing. All anyone can do at the moment is, if you are in Bangkok and see him, contact the police or ask Simon to call me. If you’re in another country, just keep sharing the picture,” she posted on Facebook, reported the UK Standard.

 

The family remains hopeful but gravely concerned as time continues to pass without any news.

 

 

 

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[steven100]

oh dear  '   I hope they locate him even if it's in the bar with his new friends.  

 

very strange indeed ....  as he was on his way to the airport and then nothing .... 

[OneMoreFarang]

9 minutes ago, steven100 said:

very strange indeed ....  as he was on his way to the airport and then nothing .... 

Maybe she convinced him to stay a little longer. And he didn't want to explain this to his friends and family back home.

He wouldn't be the first one.

 

I am surprised that after 2 weeks the British police is involved already. He is an adult; he does not have to report home every couple of days.

[steven100]

2 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe she convinced him to stay a little longer. And he didn't want to explain this to his friends and family back home.

He wouldn't be the first one.

 

I am surprised that after 2 weeks the British police is involved already. He is an adult; he does not have to report home every couple of days.

maybe he's in Nana with a filly under his wing. 

[SAFETY FIRST]

This guy has been plastered all over social media, I thought they'd find him by now. 

 

So many times they go missing but found to be alive and well, living with their bird. 

 

I'd say the same thing will happen but it's been quite a while. 

 

Edited August 6 by SAFETY FIRST

[SAFETY FIRST]

10 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

am surprised that after 2 weeks the British police is involved already

Aaah, they will fly a few of their own over for an all expenses paid holiday. 

Thailand..... I reckon they have a few volunteers. 

 

 

Edited August 6 by SAFETY FIRST

[FritsSikkink]

26 minutes ago, steven100 said:

oh dear  '   I hope they locate him even if it's in the bar with his new friends.  

 

very strange indeed ....  as he was on his way to the airport and then nothing .... 

It doesn't say he was on his way to the airport just that he was in BKK. Phone switched off after talking to his girlfriend.

What was the talk about?

[webfact]

Search for British tourist who disappeared at Bangkok airport

by Puntid Tantivangphaisal

 

Photo courtesy of The Sun UK

A 27 year old British tourist embarked on a dream holiday to Thailand but has mysteriously vanished, leaving his loved ones in a state of despair.

Simon Robinson jetted off to Thailand on July 22, planning to soak up the Sun until August 3. However, just days into his trip, he phoned his girlfriend on July 26, announcing his early return. That call was the last anyone heard from him.

 

According to The Lincolnite, Robinson, who spends much of his time in Boston, Lincolnshire, UK, never boarded his flight despite his phone pinging near Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Since that fateful call, his phone has been switched off, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

 

Friends and family are now frantically raising awareness to initiate a search effort. South Yorkshire police have confirmed that Simon’s case has been reported, though they have not launched a missing persons appeal. The Foreign Office has stated it is ready to assist any British national abroad.

In a heartfelt Facebook post, the missing Brit’s sister, Sarah Robinson Dale, expressed her anguish.

“I am going out of my mind here. I am receiving hundreds of messages and don’t have time to reply to them all. I am thankful for everyone’s support and sharing.”

 

Dale urged anyone in Bangkok to contact the police if they see her brother and encouraged people in other countries to keep sharing his picture.

 

“As soon as I have any information, I will update on here. Forever grateful, let’s get Simon home.”

 

Dale was due to speak with the British embassy in Thailand yesterday.

 

Robinson’s friend, Sam Champ, also took to social media to spread the word.

 

“One of my dear friends has gone missing in Bangkok, he hasn’t been heard from since July 26. He was supposed to board a flight that day but he didn’t show up. It was his 27th birthday yesterday and everyone is growing very concerned. He has been reported as a missing person.”

Champ attached a picture of his friend, urging people in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand to share the post to help locate his friend, reported The Sun UK.

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-06

 

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[Moonlover]

15 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

Maybe she convinced him to stay a little longer. And he didn't want to explain this to his friends and family back home.

He wouldn't be the first one.

 

I am surprised that after 2 weeks the British police is involved already. He is an adult; he does not have to report home every couple of days.

The bigger mystery IMO, is that he had brought the date of his return flight forward by 8 days.

 

Why would he decide to do that if he had found someone to cozy up with? I've have thought extending his stay would be more appropriate.

[steven100]

6 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

It doesn't say he was on his way to the airport just that he was in BKK. Phone switched off after talking to his girlfriend.

What was the talk about?

 

"  a trace of Simon's mobile phone signal confirmed he was in Bangkok just five minutes before he was expected to reach the airport. However, the signal either ceased or was deliberately turned off at that critical moment  "  

 

 

Edited August 6 by steven100

[steven100]

3 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

The bigger mystery IMO, is that he had brought the date of his return flight forward by 8 days.

 

Why would he decide to do that if he had found someone to cozy up with? I've have thought extending his stay would be more appropriate.

have they checked Soi Cowboy    

[Moonlover]

8 minutes ago, FritsSikkink said:

It doesn't say he was on his way to the airport just that he was in BKK. Phone switched off after talking to his girlfriend.

What was the talk about?

 

7 minutes ago, webfact said:

According to The Lincolnite, Robinson, who spends much of his time in Boston, Lincolnshire, UK, never boarded his flight despite his phone pinging near Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

 

[bob smith]

....I'm sure he'll turn up on soi 6 sometime in the near future!

 

bob.

Edited August 6 by bob smith

[FritsSikkink]

2 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

 

 

I stand corrected, missed that part.

[stoner]

11 minutes ago, bob smith said:

....I'm sure he'll turn up on soi 6 sometime in the near future!

 

bob.

 

soi 6 more for the older fellas...probably at a disco.

[PJ71]

Bangkok has him now.

[spidermike007]

The shadow has long been cast and it's never gone away. It seems like there's a rather significant, disproportionate amount of crime in Pattaya, committed against foreigners. It's likely just the fact that it tends to attract a certain crowd, and people tend to prey on that certain crowd.

 

Otherwise, Thailand remains quite safe for the vast majority of visitors. 

[spidermike007]

After 10 days it's definitely suspicious, hopefully he will turn up somewhere and be alive and well.

[TheFishman1]

Where I find strangers, it was in Bangkok probably on his way to the airport and then all of a sudden his phone goes dead and nobody knows where he is TIT

[ronster]

Changed his flight to a few days after arriving 🤔

Wonder if he upset the wrong people somewhere and was leaving before they caught up with him and did he go alone to Bangkok ? Seems odd didn't go with his girlfriend unless he was meeting someone there .

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, bob smith said:

....I'm sure he'll turn up on soi 6 sometime in the near future!

 

bob.

He's either shacked up with a new friend, or he's peed someone off...

[newbee2022]

Well, he changed his mind and want to have his peace and enjoy life. Freedom was calling.

There was another case recently where a daughter was looking for her father or a family was missing their grown up soon for just a week.

These things happen. 

[AngryMan]

Hope he gets in touch with someone soon, if only for his family's sake...🙏

[Rimmer]

Troll post has been removed

[kingkenny]

2 hours ago, Moonlover said:

 

 

My phone pings every day near the airport, I live nearby. it proves nothing, there are hotels all around here.

 

Of course one would assume he was on his way to the airport if he had a flight due.

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

"Dream holiday" to Thailand without your girlfriend?  The siren song of temples and street food proved irresistible to another Brit.

[Crash999]

Case#5247 of someone going AWOL when they were supposed to be heading home. Family is worried and posts all over social media then flies to Thailand. Said person is located and all we get is a brief update, “person is found and is safe” or if we are lucky, “person doesn’t want to be contacted” meaning they’re both safe and annoyed that their impromptu extended holiday has been rudely interrupted. 
 

And every time it was “out of character” for the person.

[steven100]

3 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

It doesn't say he was on his way to the airport just that he was in BKK. Phone switched off after talking to his girlfriend.

What was the talk about?

 

Fritz ,    what part is not clear ?  

 

"  a trace of Simon's mobile phone signal confirmed he was in Bangkok just five minutes before he was expected to reach the airport. However, the signal either ceased or was deliberately turned off at that critical moment  "  

[advancebooking]

check soi 6 please

[steven100]

2 hours ago, PJ71 said:

Bangkok has him now.

 

he's got a new family now.   he's at the bar every night and he's livin' the dream ....