58 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I can't see that I have a "case". ????

I said it was weaker - please keep up!

 

7 minutes ago, ChrisKC said:

I said it was weaker - please keep up!

 

And where is the "case" now?? 

3 hours ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Could have just been two guys discussing about who was the physically fittest and they agreed to have race to the beach , swim to a buoy and get back again and see who could do it the quickest ?

   Could have just been a race 

 

Oh come on. This isn't a Hardy Boys adventure story.

19 minutes ago, Patong2021 said:

 

Oh come on. This isn't a Hardy Boys adventure story.

 

   Its a distinct possibility . 

Two guys having a discussion  about who's the fittest and they decide to have a race , a run and a swim and first one back wins

32 minutes ago, Nick Carter icp said:

 

   Its a distinct possibility . 

Two guys having a discussion  about who's the fittest and they decide to have a race , a run and a swim and first one back wins

 

He was seen leaving the hotel "visiby upset" with the other guy on his tail.

1 hour ago, Patong2021 said:

I don't know why your intelligent. observation was given a smiley laugh.

 

I didn't provide the "smiley emoji", but if you look at my reply to that comment, you will see why it's likely that someone reacted in such a way.

12 hours ago, roo860 said:

The family are now appealing for the man seen in the CCTV footage to come forward. “I just want to know what was said,” Laurie said. “Maybe it was just a passionate conversation, but something seemed off.”

 

 

Passionate conversation with who?

 

Its pretty obvious he was murdered,

33 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

Its pretty obvious he was murdered,

 

Is it ???....     it it were 'obvious' this would be reported as a murder.

 

But its not, becasuse there is only circumstantial information that shows there may have been a conflict.

 

Based on the information in the Op, I too suspect foul play as I'm sure many would given the same information - but as Nick Carter pointed out, there are other possibilities regardless of their plausibility.

 

 

10 hours ago, KhunLA said:

 

Did you read the story, 'being followed' doesn't mean 'chased'

 

If assaulted, then their would be indications of that on his body.   It's the naked part that implies ... a skinny dip oops.

 

 

If insured, as responsible people do, would that not pay for transport back home ?  Along with a 3 month holiday, implies, he and or family, can afford the 15k they asking others to pay for.

 

Instead of sis & dad flying over and staying here, as that might have paid for the 15k alone.  It is high season, and not cheap this time of year.   Nobody needs to be here, he's dead.

Wow , just wow. That’s just how you would treat a close relative!  Don’t speak for other people.

2 hours ago, geisha said:

Wow , just wow. That’s just how you would treat a close relative!  Don’t speak for other people.

How do you treat a dead relative overseas ?   Is it necessary to fly over and be with them ?  Not like you'll be spending a lot of time together.  Simply let the embassy, that has experience doing, sort out what needs to be done, and ship them back.

 

Simply a waste of time & money. coming here, especially if not having.  But hey, just ask other people to pay for it, when it's pretty obvious, to me anyway, the family isn't skint.  

 

Can't be cheap, just to hop a plane, short notice, full fare, along with at least 1 week hotel stay, on one of most expensive islands, during peak high season.  And why 2 people, as simply 1 person can handle it.  Because they can afford it.   Then ask for money ...

 

... got it 

9 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

 

Is it ???....     it it were 'obvious' this would be reported as a murder.

 

But its not, becasuse there is only circumstantial information that shows there may have been a conflict.

 

Based on the information in the Op, I too suspect foul play as I'm sure many would given the same information - but as Nick Carter pointed out, there are other possibilities regardless of their plausibility.

 

 

Running away suicide is plausible 

I very much doubt suicide.

 

Makes mention that the lad was cheerful and always smiling, well respected at his work. Also does not reconcile with his visage in the photo in the OP.

 

Does not sound like depression to me.

22 hours ago, Peterphuket said:

it is then important to know whether he could swim

Why?  Is it only non-swimmers that drown?

21 hours ago, roo860 said:

22 hours ago, FritsSikkink said:

It said muscly tourist, not Thai. Why the need to bring that up? 

I thought the word is muscular referring to someone's physic?

"Physic"?  I thought the word is "physique" when referring to someone's physique?

21 hours ago, impulse said:

ummarizing the gist, you need both a doctor and a lawyer to figure out what's down in the fine print.  A doctor to understand the medical terms and a lawyer to understand the legal terms.

Cobblers.

18 hours ago, SiSePuede419 said:

Apparently he met his demise at the hotel.

Nonsense.  Not even "apparently".  He met his demise in the sea.

17 hours ago, steven100 said:

possibly assaulted and was he held under water until drowning occurred 

...and just as possibly not.

17 hours ago, peter48 said:

May I say Brits both in Thailand & back here in UK express our deep sympathies for Regan's loss. 

No, you may not.  You do not represent anyone, or their views, here.

16 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

22 hours ago, ChrisKC said:

You have only made your case weaker by these prejudiced comments about "Brits". Personal experience doesn't qualify as generalisations!

I can't see that I have a "case". ????

Exactly!  You haven't, even though you've been determinedly trying to justify your "case".

15 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

 

If, as his sister describes, he is not a party animal, then mixing cocaine and weed (perhaps provided by a "friendly farang" such as the one I described earlier) as well as booze without being accustomed to these mixes could have led to a psychotic episode.

Or, maybe his sister is lying or just did not know him as well as she thought.

A troll post has been removed.

 

@Ralf001 any more post like that nonsense and your on a time out.

14 hours ago, rattlesnake said:

 

He was seen leaving the hotel "visiby upset" with the other guy on his tail.

Only according to the sister who was not there.

13 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

Its pretty obvious he was murdered,

So far there has been no evidence whatsoever produced that would rationally lead to that conclusion.   Wild speculation from all the usual suspects is not "obvious" evidence.

13 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

13 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

Its pretty obvious he was murdered,

 

Is it ???....     it it were 'obvious' this would be reported as a murder.

But its not, becasuse there is only circumstantial information that shows there may have been a conflict.

Agreed.

10 hours ago, KhunLA said:

Simply let the embassy, that has experience doing, sort out what needs to be done, and ship them back.

You think that is what the embassy does, or is obligated to do?

40 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why?  Is it only non-swimmers that drown?

It is a bit more complicated, yes when you can swim you are less likely to drown, but it could also be that the pursuer pushed the man underwater, for that reason that could be a hint.

 

Without being disrespectful, and aware of the vagaries of reporting , I am struggling with why he was reported missing so quickly after the footage. 28 and "mature" doesn't normally require reporting in every 24 hrs, unless there's a known potential safety issue.

Just a brit. internal affair 

4 hours ago, Woke to Sounds of Horking said:

I very much doubt suicide.

 

Makes mention that the lad was cheerful and always smiling, well respected at his work. Also does not reconcile with his visage in the photo in the OP.

 

Does not sound like depression to me.

Its the least expected that commit suicide, they are not always depressed and showing signs.

 

6 hours ago, kiwikeith said:

Running away suicide is plausible 

Running from the guy that was beating him and chased him down to the beach, then he's suddenly taken his clothes off and found dead, not suicide, I would think drowning with assistance might be better fitting.