Kanchanaburi murder latest: Funeral held for deceased Brit, crowdfunding appeal started for attempted murder victim

[webfact]

 

A crowdfunding appeal has been started for the British man who survived last week's attack by a 22 year old man wielding a sickle, reports ASEAN NOW.

 

The "Just Giving" appeal, started by Nicole Shaw, had raised about 40,000 baht out of a target of about 225,000 for Shaun Dagnan.

 

The appeal said they were raising 5,000 pounds to "Help Daggy in Thailand".

 

It continued: 

 

"On Saturday 15th January (actually it was 22nd) our friend Shaun Dagnan was subjected to a horrific attack whilst on holiday in Thailand as seen on the national news. His friend was sadly killed so we're very lucky to still have him with us after sustaining his very serious injuries. 

 

"His travel insurance has lapsed due to an unexpected extended stay. While he is receiving some support from immigration and the British consulate (embassy)  this isn't going to be a short process. 

 

"We are trying to raise funds to help support with costs of medical expenses and recovery. Any donations and help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you".

 

Earlier unconfirmed reports suggested that Mr Dagnan had been living in Thailand with his wife Pranee for three years.

 

Mr Dagnan posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday that he was now out of hospital and home. He said he was still very poorly and very sore.

 

 

Later pictures were posted Friday of what appeared to be the funeral of 49 year old Marcus Evans who died last Saturday. 

 

Several police officers were in attendance as monks chanted. 

 

 

Mr Dagnan said: "RIP Marcus my friend and a true gentleman. I'll miss our night time banter and you will surly (sic) be missed by many fly high and sweet dreams TOP MAN much love".

 

A 22 year old Thai man, reportedly with mental health problems, is helping police with their inquiries in the western Thai city of Kanchanaburi. 

 

The story has made headlines throughout the world. 

 

Pictures from Shaun Dagnan's Facebook page. 

 

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[RichardColeman]

58 minutes ago, webfact said:

"We are trying to raise funds to help support with costs of medical expenses and recovery. Any donations and help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you".

Whilst I am sure we may all on occasions say if you have no insurance its your own risk with the hospital bills, it is appalling that someone has to worry about hospital bills after an attempted murder event by a Thai national ! This guy was not drunk, doing 80 on a rented bike down a curvy hill for heavens sake. It's now like a ransom after the event !

 

Still, I am sure immigration or the TAT will arrive with a nice bunch of flowers for a photo opportunity !

 

 

[Ralf001]

26 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

 This guy was not drunk, doing 80 on a rented bike down a curvy hill for heavens sake.

 

 

 

 

 

Wasn't he drunk at 3am playing loud music annoying the neighbours ?

 

He'd have been better off on that scoot !!

[thaibeachlovers]

31 minutes ago, RichardColeman said:

Whilst I am sure we may all on occasions say if you have no insurance its your own risk with the hospital bills, it is appalling that someone has to worry about hospital bills after an attempted murder event by a Thai national ! This guy was not drunk, doing 80 on a rented bike down a curvy hill for heavens sake. It's now like a ransom after the event !

 

Still, I am sure immigration or the TAT will arrive with a nice bunch of flowers for a photo opportunity !

 

 

Which is why you worry about potential hospital bills BEFORE needing a hospital. It could be caused by a large variety of misfortunes, as life is a gamble every day we wake up.

[thaibeachlovers]

1 hour ago, webfact said:

A 22 year old Thai man, reportedly with mental health problems, is helping police with their inquiries in the western Thai city of Kanchanaburi. 

A few of them around. When I was living in Lamphun a "disturbed" young man with a machete smashed up a lot of cars parked by a nearby apartment block. Just as well he left before anyone could confront him, or a resident could have been like the dead man in the OP.

[bristolgeoff]

Someone upset the village or area.The thais do crazy things at times.Now a farang is dead and friend in a bad way.Not his fault this time.But whatever happened you have to remember keep the peace wherever you are

[Guest Isaanlife]

Well, which was is it?

 

On holiday or living here with his wife for 3 years?

 

 

[ezzra]

What i'm worried about is that there will be a day when the Thai government will force each foreigner coming to Thailand or staying in Thailand to have an insurance to cover such situations if such cases will continue to happen seeing that burden that situation like that brings upon the system...

[hotchilli]

4 hours ago, webfact said:

"His travel insurance has lapsed due to an unexpected extended stay

Enough money to booze all night... peeing off the neighbours and the op picture shows him with a fag in hand.. so money to burn too?

but not for self inflicted accident?

[mrmicbkktxl]

2 hours ago, Ralf001 said:

 

Wasn't he drunk at 3am playing loud music annoying the neighbours ?

 

He'd have been better off on that scoot !!

Yeah his mistake sure, it's the normal thing to get your head blown off or cut in pieces when your music is to loud.Happens everyday and total normal.I think the suspect should get a medal for killing that guy.Oh man, no idea what country you come from,maybe you should stop drinking or stop watching to many movies

[ChrisY1]

2 hours ago, thaibeachlovers said:

A few of them around. When I was living in Lamphun a "disturbed" young man with a machete smashed up a lot of cars parked by a nearby apartment block. Just as well he left before anyone could confront him, or a resident could have been like the dead man in the OP.

An excuse often used by the RTP is that perpetrators have mental issues....often resulting in a lesser sentence....and maybe a reward for the police

[pagallim]

1 hour ago, Isaanlife said:

Well, which was is it?

 

On holiday or living here with his wife for 3 years?

 

 

I believe that the reality is that whilst they have been together for 3 years, they each have full time jobs (she as a chef) with Mr Dagnan visiting for a few weeks/months at a time.   Because of the Covid circumstances, health insurance would also have been mandatory for the original duration of his current visit.

[robblok]

52 minutes ago, ezzra said:

What i'm worried about is that there will be a day when the Thai government will force each foreigner coming to Thailand or staying in Thailand to have an insurance to cover such situations if such cases will continue to happen seeing that burden that situation like that brings upon the system...

Your right and its always a lapsed insurance. So the guy did this to himself. However the hospital costs should be paid by the Thai attacker (not the government). 

 

Still its always the same lapsed insurance and then some excuse. 

[Destiny1990]

All medical bills can be placed on the shoulders of the attacker. If he doesn’t pay then the state needs to cover it.

[jacko45k]

3 hours ago, RichardColeman said:

Still, I am sure immigration or the TAT will arrive with a nice bunch of flowers for a photo opportunity !

 

Maybe some 'chicken essence' to help rebuild his strength!

[Swampy999]

"His travel insurance has lapsed due to an unexpected extended stay" Fake News ???????? By the look of his Facebook posts there were a lot of 'unexpected' sessions at bars and 'unexpected' 90 day reports.

Do I pi$$ my money up the wall or maybe stay at home for a few nights and use the booze money for insurance, ain't exactly rocket science is it?

[steven100]

37 minutes ago, ChrisY1 said:

An excuse often used by the RTP is that perpetrators have mental issues....often resulting in a lesser sentence....and maybe a reward for the police

exactly .....  the guy was angry because the music was loud at 3am .....  we don't really know if he really has any mental problem or just a seriously bad anger attitude.

[smedly]

If the Thai man cannot pay then his government should be paying 

 

 

RIP

[Scottie12]

Terrible thing to happen to his pal but I won't be contributing to his crowdfunding appeal. You don't <deleted> off Thais at 3.30a.m., that's just asking for trouble. 

[JonnyF]

Given the international coverage of this incident, it would be very wise if his hospital bills disappeared.

 

The last thing Thailand needs is another Daily Mail story about "Brit ripped off by hospital after slashing murder in Thailand" headline.

 

However, they're all in the bubble so expect lots of arguing over a few grand.

[Straight8]

40 minutes ago, Destiny1990 said:

All medical bills can be placed on the shoulders of the attacker. If he doesn’t pay then the state needs to cover it.

An incidence like this and the attacker paid the victims hospital bill?

 

Not in this lifetime or the next.

 

As for the state stepping in especially where a falang is involved.... bahahahahahahaha.

[jacko45k]

34 minutes ago, steven100 said:

exactly .....  the guy was angry because the music was loud at 3am .....  we don't really know if he really has any mental problem or just a seriously bad anger attitude.

I thought it was stated many times the guy had mental problems?

Seriously bad anger issues would qualify too!

[riverhigh]

I agree that the punishment doesn't fit the crime but I still hate people who go on holiday and feel they have the right to do anything without consideration of others. It reminds me of a group of young Russians who use to regularly buy booze at the 7-11, take over a vancant hair saloon, get boozed up, shouting and playing loud music up to 4 am. Eventullay it came to end.  If the victim had indeed been in Thailand for 3 years he would know how weak the laws are for playing loud music late at nigt (3am) and took full advantage of the situation. I simply don't like these self-centred individuals.

[arithai12]

He seems to have much more bandages at the funeral than he had in the hospital bed a couple of days ago.

[Rimmer]

Off topic post and replies that are trying hard to hijack the topic have been removed, topic is not about Hitler, Haliburton the gulf war or WW2 and Japan or China...

 

Kanchanaburi murder latest: Funeral held for deceased Brit, crowdfunding appeal started for attempted murder victim

[shackleton]

Crowd funding is a bonus to people who have no money or insurance 

If people are willing to contribute what ever the reason 

Good luck with the funding and get well soon 

[Jaybott]

4 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

No money, no Insurance No problem if you're illegal alien in the US.

Or anybody else

[Highend Expat]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

A 22 year old Thai man, reportedly with mental health problems, is helping police with their inquiries in the western Thai city of Kanchanaburi. 

Hmmm... That's two reports with language framing the Thai suapect in a positive light. Strange. 

 

Deliberate translation or something else?

[chuang]

Crowdfunding seems to be the norm...for everything and anything..LOL

[Rimmer]

More off topic has been removed this time even an off topic video as well. If you can not understand the topic title we are discussing here it is again.

 

Kanchanaburi murder latest: Funeral held for deceased Brit, crowdfunding appeal started for attempted murder victim