A retired British businessman and his Thai wife are feared dead after a friend found blood on the walls of their mansion following a feud with in-laws.
Police are searching for Alan Hogg, 64, and his wife Nott, 61, who were reported missing on Thursday.
A friend raised the alarm when he arrived at their home in Phrae, northern Thailand, and found blood on the walls of the swimming pool changing room.
There were signs someone had tried to wipe it away and the couple’s brand new white Ford Ranger pick-up truck had been stolen.
A retired British millionaire and his Thai wife (pictured on their wedding day) have been missing for five days since a friend found blood on the walls of their mansion after a family feud with in-laws
Businessman Alan Hogg, 64, and his wife Nott, 61, were reported missing on Thursday. Pictured: Their home in Thailand
The wife’s brother, Warut Satchakit, was arrested over the disappearance after CCTV showed him entering the home and stealing the car on Thursday.
He was then released on bail with a £2,350 bond paid by his relatives after he denied any involvement but admitted stealing the motor.
Officers continued their hunt today checking the couple’s home, swimming pool, reviewing CCTV footage from the area and ordering police divers to scour nearby rivers. The couple’s daughter, who lives in England, also flew in to help the search.
Major General Sanpat Praputsra said: ‘The progress of the case is moving well and we’re in control. Officers are working on the investigation day and night.
Blood was found on the walls of Mr Hogg’s swimming pool changing rooms with signs someone had tried to wipe it away. Pictured: Police divers search for them
Mr Hogg, originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, arrived in Thailand several years ago having worked as an engineer in Australia. Pictured: Police divers
Neighbours described Mr Hogg’s wife as ‘the most beautiful woman in the town’. Pictured: A police officer examines clues at the scene
‘The couple disappeared without any clues. We are trying to track the car because there is no trace of it.
‘The issue is likely to be a long-standing conflict within the family. We cannot find any other situations that are likely to have caused this.
‘The brother-in-law had problems with money and there were family issues.’
Mr Hogg, originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, arrived in Thailand several years ago having worked as an engineer in Australia. He was still involved with a number of businesses in the UK.
He built a sprawling three-story home and outdoor pool with changing rooms, snooker table, and summer house, on a vast plot of land with a gated entrance in the remote northern region himself.
Neighbours described his wife as ‘the most beautiful woman in the town’ and said that Mr Hogg was ‘very friendly’ and often helped them. They told local media that he was a ‘millionaire’.
Mr Hogg’s brother-in-law denied any involvement in their disappearance and police did not have enough evidence to charge him. Pictured: A meeting to discuss the case
Major General Praputsra said that Alan’s brother-in-law denied any involvement in their disappearance and police did not have enough evidence to charge him.
He added: ‘The brother has been released on bail and charged with burglary at night for stealing the vehicle. He said he was only on the grounds of the property to take the car.
‘The evidence in the disappearance must be clear and we are continuing to investigate as quickly and accurately as possible.
‘Senior police from the area are working on the case. We are certain that the disappearance comes from a family feud with Thai relatives. I am confident that we can find the offender and conclude the case successfully.’
Mr Hogg is listed at Companies House as an active director of Clayfull Ltd, which operates a dry cleaning firm called PLS Laundy in Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh.
He was also a former director of Sherwood Edinburgh Limited. Alan worked as an engineer and his occupation is listed as Offshore Construction Manager.
Officers continued their hunt today checking the couple’s home, swimming pool, reviewing CCTV footage from the area