Foreign Tourist Saved by Thai Police After Travel Mishap

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A Foreign tourist named "Jack" seeking adventure on Thailand's Koh Tao island ended up in an unexpected location—and in dire straits—before Thai police and good Samaritans came to the rescue.

 

Jack, the tourist, had set his sights on the sunshine and sands of Koh Tao, located in southern Thailand's Surat Thani province.

 

But his plans went awry when he realised he had been taken to Doi Tao instead, a far-flung mountainous region. It was a case of mistaken locations with perplexing and dramatic consequences for Jack, who was left stranded by his driver.

 

The story gained widespread attention on 13th February when Teerapat Modjod, an officer at Song Phi Nong Police Station in Suphanburi, shared Jack's ordeal on Facebook.

 

According to Teerapat's post, Jack’s journey took a turn when his passport and a considerable sum of money were found at a petrol station. Jack, who was travelling in a truck loaded with cabbages, had initially flagged down the vehicle in Lamphun province in hopes of reaching Ratchaburi.

Complications escalated when Jack, during a meal stop in Suphanburi, inadvertently misplaced his wallet. Despite the urgency, as the truck was scheduled to reach Ratchaburi by 2 a.m., local police stepped in to transport Jack back to retrieve his belongings.

 

Teerapat posted that Jack was experiencing stress, concerned about being deceived again. Fortunately, upon returning to Suphanburi's police station, Jack was relieved to find a kind-hearted citizen had returned his wallet.

 

The kindness extended further—officers provided an interpreter to assist in communications and arranged accommodation for him.

 

Expressing his relief and gratitude, Jack said, "The Thai police are fantastic. At least this adventure has given me a memorable first impression of Thai hospitality—luckily chaotic yet wonderfully helpful."

 

The story warmed hearts online, drawing numerous supportive comments championing the benevolence of Thai citizens and police: "A reliable refuge for travellers worldwide," praised one, while another commented, "Excellent work by the new officers, truly commendable."

 

Jack's mishap turned into an experience showcasing the exceptional hospitality and generosity of the Thai people, giving him a travel tale to remember, reported Daily News.

 

-- 2025-02-13

 

 

[madone]

jack is a bonafide moron

[webfact]

French Tourist Lost in Thailand Finds Help After Travel Mix-Up

 

Picture courtesy: Daily News

 

A French tourist aiming for Koh Tao was mistakenly taken to Doi Tao, but with circumstances quickly turning challenging, he ultimately found support and a new path forward.

 

The adventurer, known only as Jack, faced an unexpected hurdle during his travels in Thailand that sent him miles away from his intended destination, thanks to a communication slip-up. Instead of the blue waters of Koh Tao located in Surat Thani, he found himself bewildered and far from the coast in the mountainous district of Doi Tao, Chiang Mai.

 

Jack's journey took a further detour when, amidst his attempts to course-correct, he misplaced his wallet and passport during a dinner stop in Suphan Buri. The situation could have spiralled, but local kindness showed its strength.

 

Enter Police Corporal Teerapat Modjod, whose Facebook post about Jack's misadventures caught the attention of many. Brought to Song Phi Nong Police Station by a cabbage truck driver, Jack's predicament quickly unfolded. The driver, on route to Ratchaburi, had discovered Jack in need and kindly agreed to help, albeit with a strict delivery deadline of his own looming.

Teerapat's quick thinking connected the dots when a good Samaritan handed in Jack's lost purse, intact with cash and passport. This act of kindness happened at a petrol station in Suphan Buri, where the good-hearted individual noted the French tourist had been hitching a ride in a cabbage truck.

 

Reunited with his belongings, Jack expressed immense relief and gratitude, having thought them lost to the chaos of his unintended detour. The revelation arrived at Muang Police Station, where the kind helper awaited to hand over everything Jack needed to continue his journey.

 

Jack had originally planned a visit to the famous island of Koh Tao for his first Thailand trip. A language barrier led him astray, resulting in his unintended northern detour to Doi Tao. Undeterred, Jack began hitchhiking south, which is how the cabbage truck driver found him in Lamphun, and the journey to Ratchaburi began.

 

Taking in the warmth of Thai hospitality, the police ensured Jack had a place to rest before embarking on the next leg of his trip to Surat Thani, where he could finally relax on the beaches of Koh Tao, possibly with a tale or two to share.

 

All through these trials, the spirit of local generosity and the eager support of local authorities shone as a beacon for the stranded traveller. With their help, Jack's journey was poised to get back on track, reported The Nation.

 

-- 2025-02-13

 

 

[snoop1130]

Tourist's Mix-Up Adventure: From Chiang Mai to Koh Tao

 

Photo courtesy of The Nation

 

A French tourist named Jack set out on a dream trip to Koh Tao in Surat Thani, Thailand, but a simple mix-up landed him in Doi Tao, Chiang Mai - over 800 kilometers off course. While trying to hitchhike south, he lost his wallet in Suphan Buri but thanks to the kindness of locals and quick assistance from police, he was able to retrieve it and continue his journey.

 

Jack initially found himself in the wrong city due to a miscommunication but didn't lose hope. He hitched a ride in a cabbage truck heading south. During a dinner stop at a petrol station in Suphan Buri's Mueang district, misfortune struck again as he lost his wallet and passport.

 

Unable to stay with Jack, the truck driver left him at Song Phi Nong Police Station. There, Police Corporal Teerapat Modjod took action. They received news that a Good Samaritan had turned in Jack's wallet, which had been found at the petrol station.

 

 

Reunited with his belongings, Jack was grateful for the help and explained it was his first trip to Thailand. The police provided him with accommodation for the night and assisted him in finding transportation to put him back on track towards his desired destination.

 

Despite the detours, Jack's tale showcases the warmth and helpfulness of Thai locals, who ensured his adventure continued smoothly, reported The Thaiger.

 

-- 2025-02-13

 

 

 

[Gottfrid]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

A French tourist named Jack set out on a dream trip to Koh Tao in Surat Thani, Thailand, but a simple mix-up landed him in Doi Tao, Chiang Mai

Simple mix-up? Jack, you have to take your meds!

[PomPolo]

9 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

800 kilometers off course

That takes some doing was forest gump his dad?

[Dave0206]

Does he happen to know the lottery numbers? For 1 so stupid he has a lot of luck

[hotsun]

Jack should leave a 5 star review for the thai police. That would bring their rating up to 1.1

[Jack Hammer]

They have his name as Jack,  that is an error, it is Jerk 

[hotchilli]

12 hours ago, madone said:

jack is a bonafide moron

As I was reading the post that very same thought crossed my mind

[Sig]

13 hours ago, webfact said:

Teerapat posted that Jack was experiencing stress, concerned about being deceived again.

Anyone else confused by this? I didn't read anything anywhere about him being deceived by anyone, just confusion and a lack of awareness to where he was going. What deception is this referring to? Did I miss something?

[Snackbar]

Half a story

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, Jack Hammer said:

They have his name as Jack,  that is an error, it is Jerk 

Should change it to Paddington, and wear a label around his neck with his home address.

[steven100]

That cop will be transferred to an inactive post next week.   

[ronster]

Some people just shouldn't be allowed out of their own country !!

[sungod]

Stick to package tours Jack!

[steven100]

did you miss the school bus often Jack ...  

[Dr. Zorg]

The long and the short. Some people should stay home.

 

[Yagoda]

No wonder the French dont win wars

[grumpyoldman]

Oui, oui, I am Jacques, I just fell off the cabbage truck in Doi Tao. Where is the beach? Where is my wallet?

 

What a numpty.....🙃

[ChockyTheCat]

And he though a cabbage truck driving North into the mountains would take him to a tropical Island in the South ?

[SAFETY FIRST]

Some people should not travel, just stay home country and keep safe 

[Thingamabob]

Best advice to Jack/Jaques, stay home with Mummy and Daddy.

[easydoor]

His full name is "JACK MURPHY".

He fullfil all the condtions of Murphys Law:

"If there is a possibility of several things going wrong, the one that will cause the most damage will be the one to go wrong." 

 

[wavodavo]

17 minutes ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

Some people should not travel, just stay home country and keep safe 

Some years ago my friends and I hired a van to go to Kanchanaburi.Along the way the van broke down and we were stuck on the roadside.Luckily a passing motorist stopped who had basic english and agreed to advise the police in the next village.After a while the police arrived and offered to tow us in to the station behind their truck.When we got there they got a mechanic to check out the problem which wasn't serious and got us going again.So we gave the police and the mechanic a bottle of whisky and everybody was happy. Do you reckon that would happen in the 

[NorthernRyland]

This story makes no sense, all the important details were left out for some reason. How did he get to Doi Tao? He said his driver stranded him but how? It reads like he was taking a taxi from Chiang Mai to Koh Tao but the driver understood it to be Doi Tao (because what moron would hire a taxi to go 800km).

 

Ok so he screwed up and was in Doi Tao, so what? Just a bus back to Chiang Mai and get a flight like you should have done anyways. 

[BKKKevin]

I’m wondering what his first soapy massage will turn out like?… 

[fredge45]

Stupid is as stupid does.

[connda]

Jack seems to have never discovered Google Maps.  Good lord, even 18 years ago there was Google Earth.  I always checked out where the location of places I was traveling to and the transport to get there before leaving. 

Methinks that Jack is a Dull Boy.

 

[Aussie999]

Some kids should not leave home without a guardian.