There were four posters who qualified for the drawing. The winner has not been hear from for several months. The owner has said that if he doesn't respond by June 1, there will be another drawing.
Another motive for kidnapping is ransom. The article only says kidnapping a minor, so any other speculation is just that. End of my postings to this thread.
I receive Social Security from the US and periodically I get a questionnaire from them. One of the questions is Have I taken up citizenship of another country. The form says my answers may affect my Social Security benefits.
I have only been to the airport in my car to pick someone up and there was no evidence of a shuttle from parking lot to terminal. Parking fees are 250 baht/24 hours. The bus is cheaper than the one day parking fee.