News Forum - Russian woman missing from Phuket hotel

[Thaiger]

The search is on for a 53 year old Russian tourist who disappeared from her hotel in Phuket. The Russian woman was staying in a hotel in the Thalang district on the island. Police received notification yesterday that she had gone missing and had not been seen since the evening before. The Russian woman has been known to have some sort of memory issues so Phuket area police are on high alert trying to locate her in case her disappearance was the cause of some sort of medical mental issue. So far authorities have not turned up any sign of […]

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[ExpatPattaya]

Last seen Thursday eve?  In the U.S. no one even starts looking until 48 hours "missing".

Did she come alone?  Was she still a guest at that hotel?  Were all her belongings in the room?  Who told police that this young 53 year old had "memory issues"?  Did a Russian friend of hers tell the police this? 

These news reports give so little information...why is that? 

Edited October 22, 2022 by ExpatPattaya

[Soidog]

15 minutes ago, ExpatPattaya said:

These news reports give so little information...why is that?

I agree. Sadly I think the answer is simple. No such thing as investigative journalism in Thailand. To ask is to risk upsetting people, leading to defamation, leading to imprisonment. Head down and mouth shut is they way to stay alive in The Land of Smiles. 

[palooka]

Just now, Soidog said:

I agree. Sadly I think the answer is simple. No such thing as investigative journalism in Thailand. To ask is to risk upsetting people, leading to defamation, leading to imprisonment. Head down and mouth shut is they way to stay alive in The Land of Smiles. 

Bit worrying when this is becoming the norm.

[Ramanathan.P]

Many foreign nations are coming to Phuket to carry their memories. However it looks like many have lost their memories.