(Photo supplied)SURAT THANI - Tourist police on Koh Phangan have located and assisted a British tourist who was left stranded on the tourist island after his wallet and ATM cards went missing, leaving him with no money and out of contact. The officers began their search for a 45-year-old British man, identified as Michael Nicholas Lee, after the British Embassy in Thailand requested help. Mr Lee had lost his wallet and bank cards, had no cash and could not be contacted, according to the embassy. Mr Lee was later found sitting on a beach, looking exhausted and dazed, said Pol Lt Col Winit Boonchit, an inspector at the local tourist police station. His condition improved, and police informed the British Embassy, Pol Lt Col Winit said.

Source: Bangkok Post January 22, 2026 19:35 UTC