Report Two Decades On, British Man’s Disappearance in Thailand Remains Unsolved

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Pictures courtesy of The Evening News, Norwich

 

The enigma of a British man who disappeared after a famous beach party in Thailand nearly two decades ago remains unresolved. Police have declared that they have yet to close the case on Daniel Hall's puzzling disappearance in Koh Pha Ngan in 2008.

 

Norwich native Daniel Hall, celebrated for his victory on the BBC’s The Weakest Link, vanished without a trace following the renowned Full Moon Party on the island.

 

Picture courtesy of Kampatour

 

His sudden disappearance continues to baffle authorities and took place after he was last seen on February 24 and 25, 2008, amidst 30,000 partygoers on the lively beaches and at noon the next day at Back Yard Bar.

 

The 35-year-old, a Birmingham University history graduate working in Norwich as a labourer, ventured to Thailand in January 2008.

 

Following his stay with a friend in Bangkok, he relocated to Lam Son Bungalows on Hat Yao Beach on Koh Pha Ngan on February 16, where he later reconnected with a Spanish acquaintance.

 

 

 

Hauntingly, Hall's personal possessions were left untouched at his bungalow, and there were no bank account activities after February 22, a few days before his disappearance.

 

Norfolk Constabulary escalated efforts in 2013, launching an appeal and featuring Hall’s case on BBC Crimewatch, which resulted in a surge of tips from the public.

 

Picture courtesy of The Evening News, Norwich

 

In a 2018 appeal marking ten years since his vanishing, police stated all existing leads had been exhausted, yet the investigation persists. Authorities implore anyone with new information to step forward, ensuring Hall’s file remains active.

 

Norwich Evening News reports that police recently reiterated their commitment to solving the case. During the 2013 appeal, images of Hall with two unidentified men were circulated.

 

The men, believed to be British, are seen as potential witnesses—one is described as topless, with a goatee and shaved head.

 

Anyone who possesses insight into Daniel Hall’s fate is strongly urged to contact British or Thai police. The quest for answers continues as both British and Thai authorities endeavour to resolve this unsettling mystery.

 

Picture courtesy of The Evening News, Norwich

 

 

  Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-04-29

 

 

[Harrisfan]

Guy in green looks dangerous

[BKKKevin]

In related news they still haven't found Jim Thompson... 

[morrobay]

11 minutes ago, Harrisfan said:

Guy in green looks dangerous

That whole scene is bad news. 

[Harrisfan]

14 minutes ago, BKKKevin said:

In related news they still haven't found Jim Thompson... 

Made lots of money off his name

[Gottfrid]

Hard to keep up with all the disappearances, murders, kidnappings and beatings to a comatose state. 

[watchcat]

3 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Guy in green looks dangerous

 

Lol no shoes  and dirty shorts.

[newbee2022]

4 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Guy in green looks dangerous

In the green shirt?

[Andrew65]

A possibilty:Was drunk/high went in the sea and got swept away.

 

My brother in law's daughter's friend disappeared whilst swimming off Phuket many moons ago.

[newbee2022]

You know what worse you could expect joining that party.

 

[newbee2022]

2 minutes ago, Andrew65 said:

A possibilty:Was drunk/high went in the sea and got swept away.

 

My brother in law's daughter's friend disappeared whilst swimming off Phuket many moons ago.

Yes, that's one possibility. There are a lot others too

[frank83628]

1 minute ago, newbee2022 said:

You know what worse you could expect joining that party.

 

Back in the day, the back yard was better than the actual FMP

[madone]

 

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Back in the day, the back yard was better than the actual FMP

It most certainly was.

We would avoid the full moon party until morning and take a quick turn on the beach to laugh at the punters, then go spend the day at the backyard.  

[madone]

9 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

You know what worse you could expect joining that party.

 

backyard parties were epic. 

[Khyron]

When i read this I thought of Mr. Roy, he was an elderly British expat who married a bar girl and thought he could  be the white saviour.

 

This was in '97, he built a nice house for her and her 2 kids, he doted on them, and I believe they actually liked him.

Problem was that he was too nice and naive, while he was upstairs sleeping, she would be downstairs with her "real" husband, father of the kids, doing what comes natural.

Maybe a year or less, he goes missing and the real husband moves in permanently. There was an investigation by Thai and British officials, as his siblings hadn't heard from him for some time. Someday his body will turn up.

 

Nothing came from it, he is still missing as far as I know, I ask about it sometimes. Someday his body will turn up.

The woman and her husband died from Aids a few years later, kids went with the grandparents. House was abandoned for more than a decade, I will ask if anybody moved in there, or if it was torn down.

Sad story, real nice guy, the wife and I immediately saw that she was trash.

 

 

[newbee2022]

17 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Back in the day, the back yard was better than the actual FMP

Sure, but more dangerous, as you see

[Tailwagsdog]

Apparently a North Korean Sub was spotted off the beach during the party .....

[kwan]

5 hours ago, BKKKevin said:

In related news they still haven't found Jim Thompson... 

Any sign of Amelia Earhart?

[frank83628]

18 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Sure, but more dangerous, as you see

As I see what, Those 2 dudes? 

[frank83628]

29 minutes ago, Khyron said:

When i read this I thought of Mr. Roy, he was an elderly British expat who married a bar girl and thought he could  be the white saviour.

 

This was in '97, he built a nice house for her and her 2 kids, he doted on them, and I believe they actually liked him.

Problem was that he was too nice and naive, while he was upstairs sleeping, she would be downstairs with her "real" husband, father of the kids, doing what comes natural.

Maybe a year or less, he goes missing and the real husband moves in permanently. There was an investigation by Thai and British officials, as his siblings hadn't heard from him for some time. Someday his body will turn up.

 

Nothing came from it, he is still missing as far as I know, I ask about it sometimes. Someday his body will turn up.

The woman and her husband died from Aids a few years later, kids went with the grandparents. House was abandoned for more than a decade, I will ask if anybody moved in there, or if it was torn down.

Sad story, real nice guy, the wife and I immediately saw that she was trash.

 

 

On phangan or elsewhere?

 

Marrying a bar girl is a red flag regardless.

[renaissanc]

What could possibly go wrong at a massive beach party that people go to in order to get high on magic mushrooms and drugs of various kinds?

[frank83628]

6 minutes ago, renaissanc said:

What could possibly go wrong at a massive beach party that people go to in order to get high on magic mushrooms and drugs of various kinds?

On a whole, not much really, considering the amount attending

[PJ71]

They should contact Richard Smith, he'd know what happened.

[Grumpy one]

1 hour ago, kwan said:

Any sign of Amelia Earhart?

Did she go to a full moon party also  

[impulse]

4 hours ago, Khyron said:

Someday his body will turn up.

 

I'll bet you didn't watch Fried Green Tomatoes.