Relief as British man missing in Thailand is found

A British man who disappeared in Thailand almost a week ago has been found safe and well.

Facebook image of Jordan Jacobs, 21, from Lyneham, Wiltshire, whose family has appealed for help after he went missing in Thailand. Image by Facebook/PA Wire

The  British Foreign Office said Jordan Jacobs, from Lyneham, Wiltshire, was located by local authorities on the popular tourist island of Koh Phi Phi.

A spokeswoman said: “Our embassy staff have spoken with him to check on his welfare and we will remain in contact with his family to provide any further assistance required.”

Wiltshire Police confirmed Mr Jacobs, 21, had made contact with his family within the last 24 hours, assuring them he is safe.

A spokesman for the force said: “He has been in touch with his family saying he is safe and well. We believe this was in the last day.”

Mr Jacobs’s family became concerned after receiving a phone call from him on Monday when he told them he had “said too much” and “can’t talk”.

His sister Emily said in a Facebook post it was believed her brother accepted a free ride to Ko Phi Phi Don from a Thai man he met near a laundrette close to the Pak Up hostel, in the Krabi district of the mainland.

Later, he borrowed a phone from another traveller and made contact with his family.

Ms Jacobs told the Mail Online: “Saturday morning my mum received a message via Facebook from my brother which basically said he can never see us again, that he is sorry he can’t see us one last time, that he loved us etc.

“He was upset and said that the man wouldn’t let him leave. That he was scared of him.

“This is not like my brother. Only last week he was talking about coming home for Christmas.”

Today, the Foreign Office confirmed: “Jordan Jacobs has been located by local authorities in Koh Phi Phi, Thailand, and is safe and well.”

(Press Association)