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Concerned about BF who is travelling. No contact and hasn’t been on his phone

108 replies

Sully9 · 18/05/2024 15:36

He was travelling with friends but they’ve left to go somewhere else and he’s stayed in Thailand. No contact with isn’t normal and Today it’s been 21 hours since he was last active on any social media’s. Would you be worried not sure what to do?

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ComtesseDeSpair · 18/05/2024 18:07

Not for less than a day of no contact, no. He might not have mobile data on due to high cost and not have access to WiFi. Think back to the olden days before WiFi was everywhere and if somebody was on holiday you’d expect a postcard (which would probably arrive after their return) and a phone call when they got back. You wouldn’t worry they were dead the entire fortnight.

ThelmaDinkley · 18/05/2024 18:07

I’d been anxious about this but I do suffer with anxiety and worry about stuff like this. I hope you hear from him soon and good advice about the consulate.

Precipice · 18/05/2024 18:04

No; it's not even been a day. Just because someone is usually more often in contact doesn't mean they're obliged to remain constantly in contact.

ineedtostopbeingdramaticfirst · 18/05/2024 18:01

I'd give it to 48 hours before contacting anyone officially. Can you try to get hold of his friends in the meantime?

MumInBrussels · 18/05/2024 17:25

If he doesn't reappear and you're still worried, you could contact the British consulate nearest to where he was last and ask them for help - I think they get notified of British nationals who get in trouble, so they should know if there's anything seriously wrong. Hopefully it's just a lack of phone battery or something!

LIZS · 18/05/2024 16:53

No wifi or 4g? Phone out of charge and missing charger

ApolloandDaphne · 18/05/2024 16:00

It's possible he has lost his phone or had it stolen.

TheresNoFudgeHere · 18/05/2024 15:45

Just checked and it’s 9:45pm there.
Possible he’s lost his phone - can you try and contact the friends or any family, anyone else he may be in touch with?
What about the hotel he’s staying at?