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Offline Chairboy

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« on: December 28, 2004, 02:34:21 PM »
Hi guys,

My step brother hasn't called anyone since the tsunami, and he was in one of the areas hit.  If anyone has any ideas or if there are any lists anyone knows about where people who can't reach a phone are checking in, please let me know.  His name is Luke Scully, US Citizen.

I've been looking for resources online, but I'm running into a brick wall.  There's just not a lot of info out there yet.

Regards,

Chairboy
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Offline guttboy

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« Reply #1 on: December 28, 2004, 02:41:34 PM »
Chair....

My prayers are with you.  My wife and I spent lots of time in Thailand (we were stationed in Okinawa and flew there regularly).

Did you try checking the US Embassy in Bangkok?

Mike
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« Reply #2 on: December 28, 2004, 02:42:07 PM »
To reach Thailand, call their emergency hotline at +66 2643 5262 and 2643 5000

The State Department has set up a hotline phone number for information on Americans missing in the region: (888) 407-4747.
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« Reply #3 on: December 28, 2004, 02:44:04 PM »
Chairboy my prayers and best wishes are with yuo and your family.

God Speed for a safe return.
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« Reply #4 on: December 28, 2004, 02:46:11 PM »
The U.S. State Department set up a toll-free number for relatives to call about American citizens in the affected area: 888-407-4747.

Edit, WMLute beat me to it.
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Offline guttboy

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« Reply #5 on: December 28, 2004, 02:46:58 PM »
Chairboy,

Let me know if you need some help....I am contacting my buddies in Okinawa and have a friend that works for an agency in Thailand.

Ill let you know if I have a good contact email and number for you.

It might take a bit but Ill do my best.  In the meantime let me know what your Step Brother's name is and where he was at and Ill start from there.

Regards,

Mike
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« Reply #6 on: December 28, 2004, 02:48:31 PM »
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In the meantime let me know what your Step Brother's name is and where he was at and Ill start from there.
he posted it already:

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Originally posted by Chairboy
His name is Luke Scully, US Citizen.
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« Reply #7 on: December 28, 2004, 02:52:03 PM »
Ok Re Read the post got his name....where was he last at when you lost contact with him...I have an email into the Joint Mil Asst Group there.

Regards

Cant guarantee anything but will do my best!
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Offline guttboy

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« Reply #8 on: December 28, 2004, 02:53:15 PM »
JB73....you beat me to it...thanks.....have an email out just need to know the general area....aka toejamet, Utaphao, etc...then I can try to get ahold of the gents there.

Regards

mike
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« Reply #9 on: December 28, 2004, 03:01:21 PM »
Hi guys,

Thanks for the help!  I've checked the US embassy in thailand, they didn't have any lists there.   I've been checking various lists offered through http://www.mfa.go.th/tsunami/index_en.php

Thanks for the state department #, I just called them.  They didn't have him on a list, but they said they'll call me as soon as he shows up in their system.  According to the woman I spoke with, the US is evacuating US citizens from toejamet to Bangkok, and there's very little communication in the area so far.  She also said that there were currently only 4 US fatalities documented, so I've got my fingers crossed.

I just found out that he was in Phangna, staying at the Khoalak Orchid, so I'm going to try pursuing that route next.

Best regards,

Chairboy
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« Reply #10 on: December 28, 2004, 03:12:43 PM »
Chairboy.  I hope everything works out for you and your brother-in-law.
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« Reply #11 on: December 28, 2004, 03:17:52 PM »
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Originally posted by Chairboy
Hi guys,

My step brother hasn't called anyone since the tsunami, and he was in one of the areas hit.  If anyone has any ideas or if there are any lists anyone knows about where people who can't reach a phone are checking in, please let me know.  His name is Luke Scully, US Citizen.

I've been looking for resources online, but I'm running into a brick wall.  There's just not a lot of info out there yet.

Regards,

Chairboy


There is a link on the BBC website to allow people to get in touch,
he may not read it but other xpats might and would know him - you can post pics etc....I hope you hear from him soon.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/talking_point/4130565.stm

you can also post on the Lonely Planet website at the Thorn tree...

http://thorntree.lonelyplanet.com/categories.cfm?catid=68
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Offline mora

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« Reply #12 on: December 28, 2004, 04:35:13 PM »
Many people in Finland have contacted their relatives by SMS. Calls are not going through to cell phones.

I really hope it works out and your bro is safe.
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Offline Charon

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« Reply #13 on: December 28, 2004, 04:42:03 PM »
My thoughts are with you. Hopefully he just can't get to a working phone.

Charon
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« Reply #14 on: December 28, 2004, 04:45:01 PM »
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