A body has been discovered during the search for a British tourist who went missing after attending a beach party in Thailand. Andrew Apperley, 38, from Eastbourne, was reported missing after failing to return to his hotel following the Full Moon party on Ko Phangan.
Formal identification has not yet taken place, but Mr Apperley's family, from Gloucester, have been informed. Gloucestershire Police said in a statement: 'The circumstances of the death are unknown at this time.'
Mr Apperley had flown into Ko Samui from Bangkok to attend the party on 12 February. He told his mother via WhatsApp that he would return the following morning, but the hotel reported him missing four days later. His brother Richard said Andrew left his passport and driving licence at the hotel reception before going out.
Staff at the Hotel ibis Samui Bophut confirmed his documents were still in their possession. His bank reported that his cards had not been used since the party. A Foreign and Commonwealth Office spokesperson said: 'We are providing support to the family of a British national who has been reported missing in Thailand.'
