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British backpacker Jordan Jacobs missing in Thailand British backpacker Jordan Jacobs 'found on Thai beach'
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The family of a British backpacker who has been missing in Thailand for almost a week are growing increasingly concerned for his welfare. A British backpacker who went missing for almost a week in Thailand has been found strolling on a beach, police say.
Jordan Jacobs, from Lyneham, Wiltshire, was last seen at a restaurant on the island of Ko Phi Phi Don on Saturday. Jordan Jacobs, from Lyneham, Wiltshire, had been last seen at a restaurant on the island of Ko Phi Phi Don on Saturday.
Mr Jacobs is described as having dark hair, brown eyes and distinctive tattoos on his arms and chest. His family, who had reported him missing to the Foreign Office, were increasingly concerned for his welfare.
A Foreign Office spokesman confirmed that he had been reported missing and his family were being offered support. Thai police told the BBC Mr Jacobs, 21, was found on the beach in the resort town of Krabi.
"We can confirm that a British National - Jordan Jacobs - was reported missing on 12 December 2015," he said. Wiltshire Police has also said he had contacted his family to tell him he was fine.
"We are providing consular assistance to his family." The Foreign Office earlier confirmed it was offering consular assistance to Mr Jacobs's family.
He had been travelling in the region since September last year and was due to return to the UK later.