British teenager disappears in Thailand – investigation underway!

British teenager disappears in Thailand – investigation underway!

There is currently worrying news in Thailand: 19-year-old British citizen Lawrence Honor has been missing since September 27th. As reported, he left a hotel in Kanchanaburi to cross the border to cross Myanmar, which remains closed due to conflict. Lawrence has had no contact with his family since that day, which only adds to his loved ones' worries.

His mother, Gulnara Honor, lives with his father in Chonburi and has already filed a missing person report with the police in Pattaya. Supported by surveillance footage that shows him with a backpack and a sports bag, the police are now trying to retrace the young man's last steps. Witnesses reported that he hitchhiked and got into a car that evening before disappearing. It is alleged he may have been kidnapped at fraudulent call centers in Myanmar, a concern shared by police and advancing investigations.

A complex picture

As reported by Thailand News, Lawrence had been making some eye-catching moves leading up to his disappearance. On the last known day he was seen at a resort in Ban Dan Chedi Sam Ong charging his cell phone. He then set off for the border, probably with the aim of entering Myanmar illegally, which he was initially denied due to a lack of documents. Despite these obstacles, he managed to evade the authorities.

The fact that Lawrence is described as a quiet and intelligent young man with solid computer skills may have made him a possible target for criminal groups. There are increasing reports of criminal activity at border crossings, indicating that fraudsters and other criminal elements are operating in the region. An immigration officer reported that Lawrence was observed at a border fence trying to crawl through. These incidents have raised concerns among authorities and the provincial governor has ordered a thorough investigation.

Security measures in the region

The fear of cross-border crime is not unfounded. Thai police have in the past stepped up measures against criminal activity on the border with Myanmar, as reported by [Thailand Tip](https://thailandtip.info/2025/02/07/polizeimassnahme-gegen- Grenzuebertritte-Krimiitaet-in-chanthaburi-verstaerkt/). Suspicion of human traffickers and call center fraudsters makes the situation even more delicate. Criminal organizations active in Myanmar may have attempted to relocate to other countries such as Cambodia, further complicating the investigation, according to reports.

The Thai government has taken measures to increase internal security, particularly in relation to recent incidents. It is now hoped that by working with the military and clarifying sightings, the police can find Lawrence quickly. His family is urgently appealing for information from the public. Anyone with information can call 087-063-2177 or Sangkhlaburi police station.