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Scotsman Detained in Thailand After Ex Flags Passport as Stolen

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On 9/5/2025 at 8:30 AM, crazykopite said:

Why was it not picked up when he left the UK ! It’s clear that UK immigration messed up 

 

UK immigration being "messed up" is news to you? If they haven't a clue on who's arriving, how are they supposed to know who's leaving?

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On 9/5/2025 at 6:33 AM, Kinnock said:

So can anyone report someone else's passport as stolen and stop them travelling?

 

 

An issue that is largly ignored.

If valid... I have a few peeps that I would love to <deleted> with and have theirs cancelled !

On 9/5/2025 at 8:11 AM, hotchilli said:

What a wonderful lady....

Think she's still available?

On 9/5/2025 at 8:08 AM, ronster said:

So how did he get out of the UK and then onto a flight from Doha if his passport was flagged in the system and then if he had a passport showing as stolen and Thai authorities put him on a flight to Doha how was that possible and how would he get to the UK if they took his passport off him as it was showing as stolen 🤔

He is obviously of very low IQ with all these tattoo's.

 

On 9/5/2025 at 6:33 AM, Kinnock said:

So can anyone report someone else's passport as stolen and stop them travelling?

 

 

Obviously, yes.

I am just working through a list of all the people I don't like. 

Unfortunately, there are not a lot of clear facts detailing the timing, when she canceled, and when he was apprehended.

 

The passport might only have been canceled when he was already in the air, starting off his trip  with a valid passport and it being registered as stolen during the last portion of the trip before arriving in Thailand.

On 9/5/2025 at 8:20 AM, mrmicbkktxl said:

Bulls story,there is no immigration check on domestic flights in Thailand.Also if his passport is reportet stolen then they would have stopped him already in Edinburgh.

Maybe you need to get new reading glassess. It clearly says at "Doha, they boarded a connecting flight to Phuket".

 

But it is good that you know there is no immigration check on domestic flights.

On 9/5/2025 at 3:39 AM, webfact said:

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A Scottish man's holiday to Thailand turned disastrous when his ex-partner secretly cancelled his passport, causing a dramatic airport detention and subsequent deportation back to the UK.

 

William Barr, hailing from Inverkeithing, Fife, arrived in Phuket only to be detained by immigration officers who flagged his passport as stolen. The dramatic development forced him to abandon his dream getaway before it even began.

 

“Upon handing over my passport, I was shocked when the Thai authorities informed me it was marked as stolen. Suddenly, I found myself in a cell for 10 hours, clueless and frightened," Barr recounted, describing the experience as terrifying.

 

The ordeal began when Barr departed from Edinburgh Airport with a friend on a journey via Qatar Airways. Following a three-and-a-half-hour layover in Doha, they boarded a connecting flight to Phuket. However, when Barr presented his passport for a routine check, it triggered alarms in the system, resulting in his immediate detention.

 

After having spent £1,600 (about 67,200 thai baht) on the trip, Barr was horrified as his luggage was confiscated for hours. He feared illegal items might be planted. Eventually, he was told to pay 3,000 baht (approximately £70) before being booked on a flight back to Doha, accompanied by security personnel.

 

“I was escorted like a criminal,” Barr said. “Boarding the plane before everyone else made me feel humiliated. I didn’t see my passport until I returned to Edinburgh, where it was permanently seized.”

 

Once back in the UK, UK Border Force informed Barr about the impoundment of his travel documents. Officials confirmed that Barr's passport had been reported missing on October 1 last year, prompting an investigation by Police Scotland.

 

The Scottish Sun recently revealed that Barr's ex-partner, Rosie Wood, aged 31, orchestrated the cancellation of his passport. Wood admitted her actions in court, expressing anger over Barr's plans to holiday without her. Using an online system, she falsely reported the passport as missing or stolen, setting off the chain of events.

 

At Dunfermline Sheriff Court, Wood admitted to causing Barr “annoyance, inconvenience, or needless anxiety.” Barr, who was planning to spend two weeks in Thailand, was shocked to learn that his passport was invalid, according to the court. Despite his protests, Barr was sent back to the UK, leaving his holiday dreams shattered.

 

On returning home, Barr sought police intervention. Investigators connected the fraudulent report to Wood's internet account, substantiating her involvement. She confessed, attributing her actions to resentment, claiming, “He left her kids.” Although aware of her error, Wood felt powerless to reverse the consequences.

 

Barr estimated the incident cost him approximately £2,500, leaving him both financially and emotionally distressed.

 

Defence solicitor Shona Westwood mentioned Wood's deep regret and financial struggles. Sheriff Mark O’Hanlon condemned the seriousness of the crime, noting the holiday loss suffered by Barr. Wood received a community payback order, including 12 months of supervision and 167 hours of unpaid work. Her financial hardship meant compensation was limited to £500.

 

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What has happen to the men of Scotland?

 

He stated that he was

1) Frightened

2) experince Terrifying

3) emotionally distressed.

 

Needs to grow a pair and deal with the situation.

 

15 hours ago, stupidfarang said:

What has happen to the men of Scotland?

 

He stated that he was

1) Frightened

2) experince Terrifying

3) emotionally distressed.

 

Needs to grow a pair and deal with the situation.

 

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9 hours ago, cowellandrew said:

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Mel Gibson that Scottish  

ooops American

On 9/5/2025 at 8:57 AM, riverhigh said:

IMHO the keywords here is "ex-partner". The relationship was over when he made the trip. What is this nonsense of her being upset that he was not taking her to Thailand. Which part of the "the relationship is over" does she not understand? If I leave a company, for whatever reason, how can I expect the company to continue giving me benefits. 

Hard to tell from the detail in the story but I think they had kids and she was teed off that he was spending money on the holiday and not them.

 

But that’s just reading between the lines. She might just be a nasty piece of work.

Our lad did not want to bring sand to the beach. hahahahah

On 9/10/2025 at 12:21 PM, Jedi888 said:

Our lad did not want to bring sand to the beach. hahahahah

"Coals to Newcastle"

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