Tourist police reunite lost 9-year-old Russian boy with mother

Surat Thani — On September 19, 2026, tourist police on Koh Phangan successfully reunited a 9-year-old Russian boy with his mother after he became separated from his family and was found alone on a road. The incident occurred at 04:15 when a Dutch passerby called the Tourist Police hotline, reporting a frightened boy, believed to be around 9 years old, running along the road and crying for help.

Deputy inspector Winit Boonchit ordered officers to investigate. Upon finding the boy in a frightened state, police arranged for a Russian interpreter to assist. Jaromir, 9, told the interpreter that he had been staying at a house with his mother. He woke up at around 04:00 and discovered that his mother was not there. The boy left the house and walked 5 kilometers to a main road, asking for help from passing people.

The Dutch passerby spotted him and called 1155, expressing concern for his safety. Tourist police took the boy to their service center and began searching for his family. CCTV footage helped identify his mother, Alisa, a Russian national. Officers contacted Alisa, who was shocked to learn her son was safe and in police custody. She had left her sleeping son alone at the residence, believing she had put him to bed as usual.

Alisa apologized and promised to take better care of her son. The tourist police escorted the mother and son back to their accommodation for a safe reunion. The incident emphasized efforts to boost tourist safety and promote Koh Phangan as a secure destination.