A Turkish-German tourist, who was reported missing in Chiang Mai, was found safe yesterday, July 2, telling police he had deliberately disconnected from family and friends as part of a nine-day social media detox. According to the family, Ali arrived in Bangkok from Japan at about 2pm on July 20 before travelling by train to Chiang Mai the following day. According to Thai media reports, officers located Ali yesterday, August 2, on Ratchaphakinai Road in Sri Phum subdistrict, Mueang Chiang Mai district. Ali told officers he travelled from Bangkok to Chiang Mai and checked into TJ Guesthouse and Restaurant on July 22. He said he planned to spend one month in Chiang Mai before continuing his trip to the Philippines.