Help Mark & Natasha Rainger get their son home from Surat Thani, Thailand.

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Given by 151 generous donors in 6 weeks

Help get Loukas get home safely from Thailand.

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Last week my 18 year old nephew Loukas was arrested and reported of stealing a watch at an airport in Thailand.

After 6 nights in a high security prison he was granted bail and has been reunited with his mother. To meet bail conditions it has cost more money than is available to them, and now they will have to wait in the Surat Thani province for up to 3 months for a court hearing.

This page is for people that know the family, or want to offer their compassionate support.

These funds will help with living costs and legal costs, and return flights for both of them.

We hope he can be released and they can safely return home soon.

Melissa Pronk's involvement (page creator)

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legal fees, flights, accommodation, living costs

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Latest update

Update on Loukas and preparation for court proceedings.   21 August 2026

Right now, Loukas is focusing on preparing mentally and emotionally for his court appearance. We are doing our best to support him through this process and keep him hopeful and grounded.

We remain very hopeful that the court will show compassion and that Loukas will not be sentenced to prison.

We know there are still many unknowns, and we are trying to take things one day at a time.

To everyone who has donated, shared our Givealittle page, sent messages, checked in, or simply kept Loukas in your thoughts — thank you.

Your support has meant more to us than we can put into words. It has helped us get through a very frightening and overwhelming chapter.

We are now just two weeks away from court, and our hope is that this will be the beginning of Loukas being able to come home and move forward with his life.

Tash.

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Dawn
Dawn 2 days ago
Prayers to you young man and your whānau and that Thai courts see this for what it is and send you home ❤️‍🩹💞
$50
Te Kuini o te ao NgāPuhi Sovereign Royal Queen ™️
Te Kuini o te ao NgāPuhi Sovereign Royal Queen ™️ on 26 Aug 2026
Kia kaha arohanui NgāPuhi Māori Queen ™️ Duchess o Ngati Hineamaru ™️ Te Tai Tokerau Provinces KUINITANGA ™️
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Rupert
Rupert on 25 Aug 2026
$10
Simone
Simone on 25 Aug 2026
My heart goes out to you and your family. Keep strong and know that life is a remarkable gift, and even though you might not see it now, I know that your lives will be all the more beautiful at the end of this difficult time. Sending you so much love. 🤍
$50
Melissa Pronk

Thanks for your kind words and support Simone

Melissa Pronk
Maria
Maria on 24 Aug 2026
$50
Melissa Pronk

Thankyou, your support is so appreciated.

Melissa Pronk

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This campaign started on 21 Jul 2026 and ends on 28 Oct 2026.