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Police search for missing South African tourist in Phuket

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Police search for missing South African tourist in Phuket

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Police in Phuket are searching for Deven Naicker, 65, a South African tourist missing since he left his Patong hotel at about 18:30 on 6 Nov. Patong Police and Tourist Police are reviewing CCTV and checking hospitals. His daughter has appealed for information.

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Why it matters

Police are working with the South African embassy. The family is asking hotel staff, restaurant workers, tour operators and taxi drivers in Phuket to come forward if they saw or spoke to him.

Key dates

  1. 6 NovDeven Naicker was last seen leaving ASHLEE Plaza Patong Hotel and Spa at about 18:30.
  2. 9 NovA hotel representative reported him missing to Patong Police.
  3. 10 NovTourist Police joined the search after his daughter contacted them.

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