Lost Items in Thailand Returned as if by Magic

Big Buddha, scene of lost item in our recall of lost/found item.

We asked this girl to write a true-ish story about someone who lost something and had it returned in an odd way. She came up with this well-written story about her recent trip to Thailand. Phone Returned Unexpectedly in Chiang Mai I never imagined that losing my phone would lead me on such a wild … Read more

What Does Thailand Law Say About Lost Items and Ownership?

Garuda - Thailand's official government symbol and what Thailand says about Lost and found items in the country.

[Page updated 30 April 2024] Upfront Disclaimer – The following is what we can discern from the laws covering lost and found items in Thailand. We do not claim to know Thai law well enough to help you with any legal case or actions. Please consult a Thai lawyer who specializes in Lost and Found … Read more

What Are Your Costs to Find a Lost Item in Thailand?

A lost Nikon D500 camera we found in Thailand at the beach this year.

As we’ve said before, we are not funded by anyone. Not the country of Thailand, not by any provinces, and not by any municipality at all. We are entirely self-supported and we don’t make a lot of money from this venture, it’s more like we are doing a good thing for people and it makes … Read more

I Lost a Mobile Phone – What Chance I Get It Back?

IPhone and Airpods on a desk (not lost yet!)

We cover lost and found items all over Thailand including Phuket, Krabi, Pattaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and Ko Samui. Though we have only started this year, we have already come to some conclusions about what types of lost items are commonly returned and what items are not returned. Here’s our take! You Lost a Mobile … Read more