**Teen Survives Two Weeks in Jungle on Insects and Bark** A British teenager, Lawrence Stallard Honour, 19, survived for two weeks in the Thai jungle by eating insects and tree bark after getting lost while attempting to cross into Myanmar. Lawrence was last seen leaving a hotel in Kanchanaburi, Thailand, on September 27, prompting a significant search operation by local police. Lawrence was eventually found at the Wat Tham Sawan Bandan temple on October 11, after reportedly living in the forest for ten days. Police Colonel Santi Phithaksakul stated that Lawrence had intended to travel to Payathonzu in Karen State, Myanmar, but was unable to cross the border due to the checkpoint being closed. After failing to secure accommodation because he had no money, Lawrence became disoriented and lost in the jungle as night fell and his phone battery died. Alone in the wilderness, he scavenged for food, surviving on ants and tree bark. Upon his rescue, officials confirmed there were no signs of abuse or trafficking. His parents, Julian Honour and Gulnara Fattakhova, were present to collect him from the rescue team. Gulnara had previously expressed concern for her son, fearing he may have been lured into a scam operation. She reported to police that she had checked his email and found troubling records of his movements in Kanchanaburi. Authorities have not clarified the reasons behind Lawrence's attempt to enter Myanmar. The country has been embroiled in conflict since a military coup in February 2021, leading to a rise in criminal activities, including call centre scams and human trafficking. The US Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control has identified various targets in Myanmar and Cambodia linked to large-scale scam operations. Reports indicate that many victims of these scams face severe human rights abuses, including forced labour and physical violence. Lawrence's ordeal highlights the dangers associated with the current situation in Myanmar and the potential risks for individuals travelling in the region.