26 January 2024 , 13:17
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A British tourist was found dead holding his asthma pump in his hotel room in Thailand, after sharing his fears over a virus going around the country.
James Moore was on a dream trip to the southeast of Asia and due to return home in February. However, a few days into the trip, James fell ill but dismissed it as a local virus going around. Later on, his friend Dave Moss was unable to reach him so went to check his hotel room and found him seriously ill. He raised the alarm and James was rushed to hospital, but shortly afterwards was declared dead by doctors.
James’ sister Rachel Tate said of the tragedy: “When Dave couldn’t reach him, he grew worried and went to James’ hotel. What he found in that room was beyond belief. James lying motionless on his bed, clutching his asthma pump.” His sister is coordinating with the British Embassy and Thai authorities to bring his body back to the UK. The grieving family has since launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for James’ funeral once his body arrives home to Newmarket, Suffolk. It has so far raised around £1,700.
Rachel wrote online: “I can’t believe this is happening to us, James has died out in Thailand so many things need doing. Thank god he was insured so we can get him home to bury him “This is all helping towards that as we live week to week most of the time and do not have hundreds and thousands in bank to cover this and everything given is very much appreciated by me and my family
James Moore, left, on holiday in Thailand with friends (Jam Press)“Thank you everyone for sharing and donating, this is a great help and comfort to my family right now as they are stressing about everything. This situation is like a jigsaw puzzle slowing but surely we are getting the situation sorted to get my brother home so we can bury him here so thank you and please keep sharing.”
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One heartbroken friend wrote: “James had the most extraordinary force of character of anyone I've ever met, and was like that from the very day we first started at school together. “James was a kind soul who brought so many people much laughter, and exuded charm and impish wit everywhere he went. You really only had to meet him once, but I'd known him all my life.
“Although I'd not seen James for many years he was always with me in my thoughts and always will be. You will be dearly missed my friend. Rest in peace James.”
A UKG Spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand”.