Bit of a long shot but is anyone in contact with a Nick Houghton in Thailand (he's not on FB) an old friend in the UK is desperately trying to get hold of him , he's an ex railwayman.
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A user is seeking help to locate an old friend, Nick Houghton, who resides in Thailand but is not active on Facebook. The community discusses the difficulty of finding someone and encourages the user to provide more details about Nick's whereabouts in Thailand. Some members share their own experiences of reconnecting with friends in a similar situation, reflecting on the small community and potential networks available.