Brit tourist, 26, missing in Thailand after visiting infamous party island

Fears are growing for a British tourist who has been missing in Thailand for more than four weeks. Daniel Davies, 26, from Llanelli, , had been staying at the Hangover Hostel in before he was last seen on the notorious party island of .

His desperate family say they have not heard anything from Daniel since March 13, which is 'highly out of character'. They have filed a missing person's report with , but officers in Southeast Asia are yet to locate him. Daniel's aunt Nicola Doran said: "My nephew Daniel Davies has gone missing in Bangkok, Thailand. He's been reported and is now a missing person. No one has had any contact in weeks."

Friend Lucia Froom added: "Daniel's phone is switched off and no one has heard from him in weeks, which isn't like him at all.

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"If anyone knows anyone in Thailand or is planning a trip there soon, can people please keep an eye out for him."

Police said that Daniel is described as being around 6ft tall, of slim build, with blonde hair and a beard. He also has distinctive tattoo sleeves on both arms.

charity Echoes of the Lost has also joined the appeal alongside SARS Cymru.

They said: "Daniel, if you happen to see this post, please get in contact with your family. They are worried. If you wish to message us to pass information along, please feel free to do so."

The Foreign Office is understood to be aware of the case.

Thailand attracts millions of tourists from around the every year, with many drawn in by its tropical appeal, party beaches and lively backpacking scene. While it is known for being a safe destination, there are some visits which unfortunately end in tragedy, with dozens of tourists dying or being seriously injured every month.

It comes after former private school pupil Nick Weir .

The 28-year-old, who managed a packaging company in Salisbury, had tried to force his way into the 91karakoe bar on March 25 after being refused entry and was then chased by the two bouncers on a motorcycle.

A police spokesperson said he was "followed to a nearby side street" and reportedly knocked unconscious. The suspects alerted the emergency services and stayed at the scene.