Prayong Sukkaew, 79, and his wife were collecting bottles at about 6am to sell for money when they spotted the wallet, picked it up and handed it over to Rawai Police officers.

“We found Richardson Paul Robert’s passport, a Siam Commercial Bank book, and Bt4,944 in cash,” said Rawai Mayor Aroon Solos.

“I admire the honesty of the couple for returning Robert’s possessions to us. We are now looking for him so we can hand over the items,” he added.