Koh Phi Phi mystery solved: missing British backpacker Daniel Davies Found Alive

Krabi, Thailand – In a dramatic turn of events, 26-year-old Welsh backpacker Daniel Davies has been found alive in a budget hostel in southern Thailand, more than a month after vanishing from the tourist hotspot of Koh Phi Phi. The discovery ends an agonizing search that spanned multiple Thai islands and drew international attention.

Thai authorities located Davies in a dimly-lit dormitory at a hostel in Krabi’s Muang district, as seen in footage released by local officials. The video shows:

• Police entering via a balcony access point
• Davies appearing disoriented but physically unharmed on a bunk bed
• Officials checking his identification documents

His relieved aunt, Nicola Doran, confirmed the news on social media: “Update: He has been found. Thank you for all your help.”

Timeline of a Disappearance

• March 13, 2025: Last seen on Koh Phi Phi by another traveler
• March 15: Missed scheduled check-in at Bangkok’s Hangover Hostel
• April 10: Family reports him missing to Dyfed-Powys Police
• April 18: Found in Krabi, ~200 miles from last sighting

Davies’ case gained traction through:
✔ Social media campaigns shared by Echoes of the Lost and SARS Cymru
✔ Interpol alerts circulated across Southeast Asia
✔ Hostel staff recognizing his distinctive tattoos (full sleeve on both arms)

Friend Lucia Froom had earlier pleaded: “His phone’s been off for weeks. If anyone’s traveling there, please look out for him.”