Brit, 32, dies in Thailand days before wedding after crash

The problem is that, even if he was wearing a helmet, there is no guarantee it would have saved him unless it was of good quality. So many of the helmets on offer in Thailand are useless, or worse, in the event of a serious accident.

Tragic, more so, where does this leave his 12yr old son ?

"Relatives have described the standard of medical care he received as "inadequate". In a statement on a JustGiving fundraising page, Mr Campbell's cousin, Dianne Fisher, said the family had since been told his care was inadequate and that he later died as a result of his injuries. The family gave no further details of where the crash occurred or the hospital involved."

Should change name from "JustGiving" to "BlameShifting" fundraising page. No details of whether he was wearing a helmet, intoxicated or had a medical pre-condtion.

"Thai courts recognize that an at-fault driver is responsible for the ultimate consequences of their negligence. If the physical trauma or severe emotional shock of the crash directly caused a pre-existing condition (like a heart condition or an aneurysm) to rupture or fail, the driver is legally tied to the death."

17 minutes ago, Thingamabob said:

The problem is that, even if he was wearing a helmet, there is no guarantee it would have saved him unless it was of good quality.

Not sure if a good quality helmet is a guarantee of survival in an accident.

2 hours ago, SingAPorn said:

Very tragic once again.

When will the UK government ban it's own to travel without proper travel health or accident insurance ? Because at this rate of all the gofundme's for the brits, at one point countries will ban them from entry if they cannot prove having adequate insurance, like most of the west europeans have compulsory by law. I would think that the best insured and often even over-insured would be the citizens from Switzerland.

I doubt if you could find a travel insurance provider that covers injuries from motorcycle accidents. At least, not without a very heavy premium,

Besides, the UK is a country that allows its citizens to make their own decision regarding their lives.

And long may it remain so.

Another tourist who would likely be alive if Thailand banned tourists from renting motorcycles. Likely he did not have a valid motorcycle license, likely he was not familar with the roads and conditions he was driving on, and likely he was not wearing a helmet.

He was well enough to be discharged so I suspect his injury was to his head--possibly bleeding that was not initially detected. Much like Liam Neeson's wife, who hit her head skiing and was initially thought to be not seriously injured, but later died.

10 minutes ago, novacova said:

Not sure if a good quality helmet is a guarantee of survival in an accident.

Of course not, just a better chance of survival.

1 hour ago, newbee2022 said:

Well, the insurance would list definitely in the contract not to ride without a helmet and proper clothes or shoes.

Put down the crack pipe mate.

4 hours ago, JerryM said:

NB The 10,000 GBP JustGiving request for body repatriation has reached over 11,000 GBP.

Use the extra 1k quid to have an amazing wake.

At least he died when his wife still loved him and is grieved and missed. It's something.

Warms your heart.

3 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, tragic. Motorcycles dangerous on the islands.

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I think the point here is he recieved inadequate medical care and probably died from bleeding on the brain, I myself was sent home from hospital after a heave fall which caused swelling to my skull it was still bleeding and they discharged me they didn't even seem to care so I went to another hospital and it was monitored, took 5 weeks to clear but I was able to stay home after another day in the hospital and I monitored it myself, they told me that it was a clot on my skull and had stopped so they sent me home but said come back straight away if it doesn't start to reduce, knocked the hell out of me im OK now.

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Yes, tragic. Motorcycles dangerous on the islands.

IMHO motorcycles dangerous on any roads here. BTW was he wearing a helmet? anyone know? RIP and condolences to family and bride to be.

Says a lot for seeking a second medical opinion, not just in Thailand, but any country.

Lanta has road pot holes to swallow you up. Bang, bike forward down, your head forward. Got helmet? RIP, sorry to family and friends.

This is the second story in a few weeks of shoddy diagnosis and medical care resulting in death. It belies the notion that Thailand is some great place with wonderful medical care (as they are trying to advertise). People overseas who are considering coming to Thailand for medical treatment really should do a lot of research on that first.

14 minutes ago, flaming dragon said:

Use the extra 1k quid to have an amazing wake.

That crossed my mind too. Not to sound callous but why not cremated his body in Thailand and save on costs. If the family wants the luxury of transporting his body first class back to the UK, they should pay for the expense. JMHO.

1 hour ago, novacova said:

Experienced over confident drivers as well.

Speeding is a real killer. Every time whenever in the city see careless, mostly farangs (per capita by far) risking life and limb just to gain a car length just to stop fifty meters ahead or going nowhere fast, utmost epitome of stupid on the road.

You are right and when riding my motorbike, which is daily, I often times tell myself (or should I say remind myself) that if I get to my destination 4 minutes later it doesn't really mean anything. Safety first.

1 hour ago, sunrisecoconuts said:

I would literally have died twice already, without mine. That over 15 years daily driving in Thailand. Aside of 100+ close calls.

Damn, that is crazy. Mind if I ask where, broadly, most of your riding is done?

Edited 2 hours ago2 hr by TimBKK

44 minutes ago, kiwikeith said:

I think the point here is he recieved inadequate medical care and probably died from bleeding on the brain, I myself was sent home from hospital after a heave fall which caused swelling to my skull it was still bleeding and they discharged me they didn't even seem to care so I went to another hospital and it was monitored, took 5 weeks to clear but I was able to stay home after another day in the hospital and I monitored it myself, they told me that it was a clot on my skull and had stopped so they sent me home but said come back straight away if it doesn't start to reduce, knocked the hell out of me im OK now.

That's the claim, as written in an article focused on the deceased's family's point of view.

I suspect later articles will point out he had no, or inadequate travel insurance that likely would have denied cover for valid reasons. Hospital demanded payment up-front, deceased opted to check out and follow up only if complications arose.

"The family gave no further details"

Of course they didn't.

57 minutes ago, novacova said:

About 4 hours of observation is typical for a minor head injury. Does the island have an MRI scanner, did he show symptoms such as slurred speech, loss of balance, increase of headache etc. there is only so much medical adequacy on a holiday island.

Exactly. And in all probability, being on an island, it's unlikely that an immediate transfer to a fully equipped hospital would not be available anyway.

He'd likely have had the same problem if he'd been on the Outer Hebrides or the Shetland Isles. (Off Scotland for those who are geographically challenged)

Tragic. Sad for his family.

59 minutes ago, riverhigh said:

That crossed my mind too. Not to sound callous but why not cremated his body in Thailand and save on costs. If the family wants the luxury of transporting his body first class back to the UK, they should pay for the expense. JMHO.

If others are willing to contribute what is your problem? Its not compulsory , and whilst I certainly won't be coughing up, I have no issues with the family asking for assistance and no issues with those who wish to help, "up to them" as they say

1 hour ago, ronnie50 said:

This is the second story in a few weeks of shoddy diagnosis and medical care resulting in death. It belies the notion that Thailand is some great place with wonderful medical care (as they are trying to advertise). People overseas who are considering coming to Thailand for medical treatment really should do a lot of research on that first.

Shoddy or the island clinic simply did not have the staff/equipment to correctly diagnose ?

What a sad story- and a very young man dies way too soon

Condolence to his family and fiancée

RIP

35 minutes ago, NoDisplayName said:

That's the claim, as written in an article focused on the deceased's family's point of view.

I suspect later articles will point out he had no, or inadequate travel insurance that likely would have denied cover for valid reasons. Hospital demanded payment up-front, deceased opted to check out and follow up only if complications arose.

"The family gave no further details"

Of course they didn't.

I'm sure that once they get over their grief, that the family will issue a full report especially for you and the rest of the Asean-now experts Confirming the exact circumstances of the the poor guys death and listing all the relevant details of his insurance , the personal protective equipment he was wearing , and an itemised bill.

13 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

If others are willing to contribute what is your problem? Its not compulsory , and whilst I certainly won't be coughing up, I have no issues with the family asking for assistance and no issues with those who wish to help, "up to them" as they say

Because some of us, no matter how poor we were growing up, were taught never to ask other people for money. Probably because we knew our friends and neighbours had their problems, and it just wasn't right to expect help from them or to burden them.

It was considered begging, and it carried a great deal of shame, even in working-class families.

It appears that values like self-respect and personal pride have faded for some people. Many now think it's perfectly acceptable to ask others for financial help, even complete strangers.

In this case, he either didn't arrange, or chose not to pay for, adequate travel insurance to cover unforeseen circumstances, such as accidents, or in this case death, and the repatriation of remains.

That responsibility shouldn't automatically fall on the public.

An entirely different example is the tragic death of Hlun Solo, the Thai vlogger who passed away in Georgia very recently.

His family have announced there are no requests for public donations and if the public see any, they are not from the family, and they ask that they be reported to the authorities. He had ample insurance for travelling.

Getting adequate travel insurance, and not asking others to help after a tragic event, is a pet hate of mine.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by Scouse123

Sad all around; I suspect an unexpected brain aneurysm? Just sad....

1 hour ago, Cameroni said:

At least he died when his wife still loved him and is grieved and missed. It's something.

Warms your heart.

But She Wasn't His Wife, She was his Fiance !!

26 minutes ago, Bday Prang said:

I'm sure that once they get over their grief, that the family will issue a full report especially for you and the rest of the Asean-now experts Confirming the exact circumstances of the the poor guys death and listing all the relevant details of his insurance , the personal protective equipment he was wearing , and an itemised bill.

AFTER the gofundme period ends, of course....................