BANGKOK – A 21-year-old British tourist, Joshua Kershaw from Grimsby, has been reported missing in Thailand after failing to make contact with family or friends since his arrival in the country on Monday. Concern has mounted after he did not board his scheduled departing flight from Bangkok on Sunday.

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According to statements from his family, Kershaw arrived in Thailand earlier this week and was expected to take a flight departing Bangkok today. When he did not check in or make contact, his relatives grew increasingly alarmed and began reaching out to authorities. He was traveling alone and, according to his family, is believed to have been in Pattaya.

His mother and friends have issued a public appeal for information, urging anyone who may have seen Kershaw or has knowledge of his whereabouts to come forward. The family is currently in contact with border authorities and local police as they await updates from the investigation.

Thai Tourist Police have been notified and are coordinating with immigration and local law enforcement to trace Kershaw’s movements since his arrival. No further details regarding his planned itinerary or last known location have been released publicly at this time.

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The British Embassy in Bangkok has been informed and is providing consular support to the family. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Thai Tourist Police hotline at 1155 or local police authorities. You can call the
British Embassy in Bangkok at +66 (0)2 305 8333, which connects to their 24/7 Consular team if needed

-Thailand News (TN)