webfact Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 French man missing from Koh TaoSAMUI: -- A French man resident on Koh Tao has gone missing, his friends and family are appealing to the public to help locate him.Jean-francois missing from Koh Tao was on his way back to Koh Tao after a vacation when he disappeared four nights ago.He was last seen boarding the boat to Koh Tao from Surat Thani, but he disembarked to go and get something to eat and asked for directions to the nearest 7-11.It is believed he is carrying no phone, money or passport. Local police and rescue have been informed. It is possible he may have visited a hospital or pharmacy for treatment for a recurring infection in his leg and arm.If anybody has seen this man please contact the police or any of the rescue teams in Surat Thani or Koh Tao or call 0921232369Source: http://www.samuitimes.com/french-man-missing-from-koh-tao/ -- Samui Times 2016-03-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scouse Twoccer Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 No money, phone or passport? Was he planning on stealing whatever it was he was going to eat or doing a runner after getting medical treatment? Or do hospitals and 7-11s not charge in that area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Koh Tao? what could go wrong? hope they find him alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mango Bob Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 I smell overstay. Check his passport when you find him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daiwill60 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 If he lived on Koh Tao then surely must have done the crossing a few times before, so how come he didnt know where the 7/11 was, one would have thought there would be at least one near the pier crossings areas in Surat Thani. Mmmmm Here we go again, horribly bad when anything like this happens associated with that area , all the suspicions flare up, says a lot for the place , I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roomuck Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 The French are having a bad run in Thailand this week, this bloke, the young bloke who rode his bike into the garbage truck in Phuket killing himself and the one on Samui who thought it would be a good plan to set up a hydroponic marijuana farm in his house. Farangsetness? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tatsujin Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 How do they know he has no phone, money or passport? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 No money, phone or passport? Was he planning on stealing whatever it was he was going to eat or doing a runner after getting medical treatment? Or do hospitals and 7-11s not charge in that area? ah, nothing slips past you, detective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Koh Tao? what could go wrong? hope they find him alive. perhaps its time to brush up on your reading comprehension. he got off the boat in surat on his way to koh tao, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Koh Tao? what could go wrong? hope they find him alive. perhaps its time to brush up on your reading comprehension. he got off the boat in surat on his way to koh tao, rude person alert. please don't speak to me like that. it is very upsetting and unnecessary. "A French man resident on Koh Tao has gone missing" yes returning home, where he lives, Koh Tao. What could go wrong? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Koh Tao = death island. A Frenchman with no mobile, wallet or passport ....... hmmmmmmmmm I smell something fishy ..... and it ain't in the kitchen !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
South Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 If the article is correct, he got on the boat in Surat and then got off it again - before it left. So if missing, he is missing in Surat somewhere. Hope this ends well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 But on the way to death island. Death island is spreading it's grip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 He's missing in Surat, better to write the headline Frenchman from Koh Tao missing in Surat but that lacks the air of conspiracy and suspense the writer wishes to evoke. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 He's missing in Surat, better to write the headline Frenchman from Koh Tao missing in Surat but that lacks the air of conspiracy and suspense the writer wishes to evoke. . Frenchman are from France! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 En Greve......... or in ''English'' on ''Strike''... as per the norm for the ''French''... Hope they find him safe and sound... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 He's missing in Surat, better to write the headline Frenchman from Koh Tao missing in Surat but that lacks the air of conspiracy and suspense the writer wishes to evoke. . Correct. The actual headline should read "Frenchman Missing in Surat" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hate to say it but he does have that I do drugs look about him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinAsia Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hate to say it but he does have that I do drugs look about him Did your mom never teach you that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover? Here is your reasoning: He's smiling, got half long hair, a beard of a few weeks. Looks like a druggie to me. Sounds a bit like bigotry to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hate to say it but he does have that I do drugs look about himDid your mom never teach you that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover?Here is your reasoning: He's smiling, got half long hair, a beard of a few weeks. Looks like a druggie to me. Sounds a bit like bigotry to me Mom can't teach you gut feel. Was he murdered, to young for heart attack.. It always comes back to drugs. Trust me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hate to say it but he does have that I do drugs look about himDid your mom never teach you that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover?Here is your reasoning: He's smiling, got half long hair, a beard of a few weeks. Looks like a druggie to me. Sounds a bit like bigotry to me He's French, they all look guilty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyinthailand Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 He does not even appear to have a family name. Jean-Francois appears to be his first name only.... presumably whoever reported him missing has given the Police his full name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 How do they know he has no phone, money or passport? I think you will find out that this information has been passed on from friends and relatives, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 He's missing in Surat, better to write the headline Frenchman from Koh Tao missing in Surat but that lacks the air of conspiracy and suspense the writer wishes to evoke. . Correct. The actual headline should read "Frenchman Missing in Surat" True, but they want to get the point over he's a long term resident of Koh Tao, so how about French ex-pat from Koh Tao missing in Surat. But I guess that's too long, perhaps this is better - Missing man murdered by mafia? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IamNoone88 Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Maybe its me, but I am a bit fatigued by all these missing people stories in Thailand only to find they turn up after much effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Does anyone find the proportions of his forearms a little strange….ex tennis champ, perhaps? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveinAsia Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hate to say it but he does have that I do drugs look about himDid your mom never teach you that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover?Here is your reasoning: He's smiling, got half long hair, a beard of a few weeks. Looks like a druggie to me. Sounds a bit like bigotry to me Mom can't teach you gut feel. Was he murdered, to young for heart attack..It always comes back to drugs. Trust me 555, never thought he could be a wino instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Anyway , the headline can be a bit misleading. He is a Koh Tao resident missing in Surat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcfish Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Hate to say it but he does have that I do drugs look about himDid your mom never teach you that you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover?Here is your reasoning: He's smiling, got half long hair, a beard of a few weeks. Looks like a druggie to me. Sounds a bit like bigotry to me Mom can't teach you gut feel. Was he murdered, to young for heart attack..It always comes back to drugs. Trust me 555, never thought he could be a wino instead? Wine is to expensive here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainhornblower Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 He does not even appear to have a family name. Jean-Francois appears to be his first name only.... presumably whoever reported him missing has given the Police his full name. His surname is Louet according to the original article - it helps when you read the full article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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