British tourist missing after trip to Bangkok found safe in Finland

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A British tourist who went missing after a trip to Bangkok has been found safe and well according to his older sister. The British man, Simon Robinson, is in Helsinki, Finland.

 

The 27 year old British man was on holiday in Bangkok with friends and scheduled to return home to Boston in Lincolnshire on August 3. He had earlier informed his girlfriend of an early return, saying he would board a return flight on July 27.

 

However, Robinson did not follow his schedule and lost contact with his family, girlfriend, and friends from July 26. He did not get in touch with his family, even on his 27th birthday at the end of July.

 

Following the tracking of his phone signal, Robinson was found to be in Bangkok, near Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Robinson’s older sister, Sarah Robinson Dale, later reported to the British press that her brother had been on Finnair flight AY142, travelling from Bangkok to Finland.

The sister told the media that she would contact the authorities about his destination country to locate her brother as soon as possible.

Fortunately, Dale confirmed yesterday, August 8, that Robinson finally called her and apologised for the loss of contact. He also apologised for causing everyone concern.

 

Dale also expressed her appreciation to everyone who helped by sharing the missing person’s post and supporting her in the search for her brother.

 

“Simon has called me. He is okay and deeply sorry for worrying everyone. Thank you to everyone who has shared and supported us.”

 

Dale and Robinson have not yet clarified the issue that prevented Robinson from contacting his loved ones but this latest announcement happily confirms that Robinson is safe.

 

 

UPDATE 1: Missing Brit from Bangkok airport boarded flight to Finland

The baffling disappearance of a British tourist hours before his flight from Bangkok has taken a twist: his sister insists he did board a plane.

 

Sarah Robinson-Dale revealed that her brother, 27 year old Simon Robinson, boarded a flight to Helsinki, Finland. This revelation has shifted the search a staggering 5,000 miles from Southeast Asia to the Arctic Circle.

 

Initially, Robinson was feared to have vanished in Bangkok, leaving his family distraught and believing he never boarded his July 26 flight home, despite his phone pinging near the airport minutes before departure.

 

“We have received confirmation that Simon did board the flight on July 26. A massive thank you to everyone who shared and to the kind people who found this information, as police on both sides haven’t done anything. I am waiting for a call back from the police and embassy in Helsinki.”

 

South Yorkshire Police confirmed Robinson’s case was reported to them but hadn’t issued their own missing person’s appeal. The missing Brit’s sister mentioned that the information about him leaving Thailand emerged despite UK police confirming he didn’t.

 

The family’s new theory was prompted by a man claiming to be a Thai immigration officer, who informed them Robinson was on flight AY142 – Finnair’s Bangkok-Helsinki route. Dale confirmed her brother jetted off to Finland but did not reveal the source of her confirmation.

Finnair declined to provide customer information when The Sun requested verification of Robinson’s flight details.

 

Robinson, from Skegness, Lincolnshire, initially flew to Thailand on July 22 and was not due home until August 3. However, on July 26, he called his girlfriend to announce he was flying home early. He has not been heard from since.

 

The UK Foreign Office stated it stands ready to assist any Brit abroad but refrained from commenting on Simon’s case. Interpol also declined to comment, citing the need for special circumstances or approval from the missing person’s country, reported The Sun UK.

 

ORIGINAL STORY: Search for British tourist who disappeared at Bangkok airport

 

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.

 

by Petch Petpailin
Photo via MyLocal Lincolnshire

 

Source: The Thaiger 2024-08-10

 

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[RoyBattyy93]

The mystery is over but it could have been worse. This incident kept reminding me of

 a recent story about a 26yr old man who disappeared . Turns out he fell off the train from Bangkok to the southern provinces of Chumphon and Trang.

https://thethaiger.com/news/national/missing-canadian-found-dead-at-central-thailand-railway-station

[Artisi]

Thank God he's been located, the whole of Thailand can now relax and sleep easy. 

[Jonathan Swift]

He had to have a reason for doing it. Maybe he WANTED to stir up a lot of attention. 

[NorthernRyland]

16 minutes ago, Artisi said:

Thank God he's been located, the whole of Thailand can now relax and sleep easy. 

My thoughts exactly. The suspense was killing me.

[Iron Tongue]

I had thought he would re-appear after 3-months, fully recovered from gender reassignment surgery and demanding to be called Simone.

[hotchilli]

2 hours ago, webfact said:

Fortunately, Dale confirmed yesterday, August 8, that Robinson finally called her and apologised for the loss of contact. He also apologised for causing everyone concern

He's in for a rollicking when he gets home.

[10baht]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

A British tourist who went missing after a trip to Bangkok has been found safe

OMG   Now I can sleep at nights.😕

[Luuk Chaai]

31 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

He had to have a reason for doing it. Maybe he WANTED to stir up a lot of attention. 

 

So I bumped into this woman at the airport..  and decided to extend my vacation ......  ( BECAUSE I CAN )

[Captain Flack]

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[OneMoreFarang]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Dale and Robinson have not yet clarified the issue that prevented Robinson from contacting his loved ones

He didn't want to contact them. Isn't that obvious? 

[CanadaSam]

With perhaps million of baht spent searching for this foolish child, along with countless hours of time and effort spent looking by various officials in various countries, one would think there would be a law which he could be charged with, to teach this kid a lesson?

[OneMoreFarang]

57 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

He had to have a reason for doing it. Maybe he WANTED to stir up a lot of attention. 

Or maybe he wanted some holiday away from home - like we did before the invention of the internet and mobile phones.

 

 

[OneMoreFarang]

1 minute ago, CanadaSam said:

With perhaps million of baht spent searching for this foolish child, along with countless hours of time and effort spent looking by various officials in various countries, one would think there would be a law which he could be charged with, to teach this kid a lesson?

He is grown up. He didn't initiate any search.

It seems he wanted to be left alone. Is that a crime? 

[steven100]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

Dale and Robinson have not yet clarified the issue that prevented Robinson from contacting his loved ones but this latest announcement happily confirms that Robinson is safe.

 

 

so there you go everyone .....   thank's for your help but I'm not talking.

 

why does anyone bother ...  

[steven100]

he was probably a mule so obviously he can't say why 

[steven100]

12 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

He is grown up. He didn't initiate any search.

It seems he wanted to be left alone. Is that a crime? 

It's not a crime to want that ... but it is a crime to file missing persons reports, initiate a missing at the embassies, have police travel all over the city looking,  had hundreds of people involved ... etc ... etc when actual it's all false and the person is not missing ...  

 

It is a crime to instigate that for no reason    !!

 

 

Edited August 9 by steven100

[malibukid]

14 minutes ago, CanadaSam said:

With perhaps million of baht spent searching for this foolish child, along with countless hours of time and effort spent looking by various officials in various countries, one would think there would be a law which he could be charged with, to teach this kid a lesson?

brains are not fully developed until about 30 years of age.

[GammaGlobulin]

3 hours ago, webfact said:

“Simon has called me. He is okay and deeply sorry for worrying everyone. Thank you to everyone who has shared and supported us.”

 

But, did he know that he worried so many of our TV members, almost half-to-death?

 

We should provide Simon with an honorary TV membership, and then invite him to our forum, where he can explain his odd behavior, in full.

 

We might even sell the film rights, or make the movie ourselves.

 

[Oliver Holzerfilled]

Simon if you're reading this we want answers and we want them now.

[steven100]

26 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

He is grown up. He didn't initiate any search.

It seems he wanted to be left alone. Is that a crime? 

no ... he didn't do anything,   that's the problem.

 

2 people are at fault here ... him,  for not texting and saying ' i'm fine, will call you in a week ' 

and her ( the sister )   for initiating the missing persons process when he was not missing. 

 

and to be found safe and well,    and not address anyone as to why makes him look even worse .

He would have been better off to at least say he wanted to be left alone or whatever ... 

 

 

Edited August 10 by steven100

[newbee2022]

Oh, wonderful, Mommy found her toddler and girlfriend knows she's not so important. Toddler just tried to explore his freedom. Go on, boy, grow up.

[brianthainess]

49 minutes ago, steven100 said:

It's not a crime to want that ... but it is a crime to file missing persons reports, initiate a missing at the embassies, have police travel all over the city looking,  had hundreds of people involved ... etc ... etc when actual it's all false and the person is not missing ...  

 

It is a crime to instigate that for no reason    !!

 

 

Yes his Sister should spend 5 yrs in jail ............................

[brianthainess]

I think he might need a new girlfriend when he gets back.............

[KhunLA]

Geez ... easy to understand why he needed a holiday from that lot.  A 27 yr old out enjoying himself.   Finally had some peace & quiet for for couple weeks ... 

 

[bamnutsak]

Kidney check.

 

[Gottfrid]

Too deep inside the pussy of a Finnish woman, can make any man want to disappear. Guess he will have a good explanation for his GF.

[steven100]

7 minutes ago, brianthainess said:

I think he might need a new girlfriend when he gets back.............

he has plenty in Bangkok

[steven100]

1 minute ago, Gottfrid said:

 Guess he will have a good explanation for his GF.

 

he'll just tell her he's finnish 

[NE1]

18 minutes ago, Gottfrid said:

Too deep inside the pussy of a Finnish woman, can make any man want to disappear. Guess he will have a good explanation for his GF.

My thoughts exactly.