A British tourist has died and his girlfriend is seriously ailing after a suspected drink spiking in Thailand.
Tom Pardhy, 38, and Naomi Raksha, 31, had spent six weeks travelling around Thailand before they reached the country’s capital, Bangkok.
But on March 6, Tom, from east London, suddenly passed away.
His reason for death has not been disclosed publicly, but his family described it as ‘sudden, accidental and unexpected’ in a social media post.
Naomi’s mother reportedly posted on Facebook that the couple were ‘given spiked drinks in Bangkok,’ in accordance with the Each day Mail.
Naomi was reportedly rushed to the hospital in a tuk-tuk, where she was intubated to avoid wasting her life.
Her brother, Jonathan Raksha, has arrange a GoFundMe page to assist along with her medical and travel expenses.
Jonathan said: ‘On Friday, March 6, our family received news my sister Naomi was intubated in ICU.
‘As well as, roughly 24 hours later we learned her loving boyfriend Tom was found unresponsive.
‘Naomi is now in a treatment centre recovering physically, mentally & spiritually.’
Tom’s mum, sister and Naomi wrote on an Instagram post on his profile:
‘We all know this can come as a terrible shock to all his many friends.
‘He was an absolute beacon of sunshine in his East London community and beyond. From the festival circuit, to his beloved yoga community, we all know he shall be dearly missed by so many.
‘Our breaking hearts exit to you all.
‘We’re keeping what we all know concerning the circumstances of his death inside our close family and friends, and ask that any questions on exactly what has happened aren’t asked here. Please respect our privacy at the moment.
‘We’re deeply comforted within the knowledge that his last month in Thailand along with his love Naomi was truly the happiest of his life.’
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