Tragic End to Dream Holiday: Brit Found Dead in Thai Waters

[snoop1130]

 

A dream holiday in Thailand turned into a heart-wrenching nightmare for an Essex couple when 27-year-old Theo Morgan, a British national from Romford, was tragically found dead in a body of water after a night out.

 

On a 10-day getaway in Surat Thani, Morgan, a former Metropolitan Police officer, had been relishing the tranquillity of his holiday with his girlfriend. The couple decided to join an organised pub crawl to add some excitement to their trip. However, the fateful night took a disastrous turn when Morgan's girlfriend briefly left him to go to the bathroom. During this short interval, Morgan, known for his tendency to wander off when intoxicated, disappeared.

 

According to Essex Coroner’s Court, the last footage of Morgan was captured on CCTV before he vanished into the night. Coroner Michelle Brown reported that it’s believed Morgan accidentally hit his head, leading to a fatal fall into the water. The post-mortem confirmed that he died from asphyxiation due to drowning while under the influence of alcohol.

 

 

 

 

Morgan’s sudden death has left his family and friends stunned. “Theo’s accidental death has shocked everyone to their core. He was simply enjoying a night out on holiday in Thailand,” said a family spokesperson.

 

Theo Morgan was known for his diverse talents and ambitious spirit. After earning a degree in animation, he pivoted to serve with the Metropolitan Police for four years. More recently, he was working towards a new career as an auditor with RSM, dedicating himself to his studies and future aspirations, according to Essex Live.

 

This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the unpredictability of life and the devastating impact of seemingly ordinary decisions.

 

File photo for reference only

 

-- 2024-08-30

 

 

Get the ASEAN NOW daily NEWSLETTER - Click HERE to subscribe

[Thailand]

Very sad -RIP

[Liverpool Lou]

13 minutes ago, snoop1130 said:

The couple decided to join an organised pub crawl ...

“Theo’s accidental death has shocked everyone to their core. He was simply enjoying a night out on holiday in Thailand",

"He was simply enjoying a night out..."

He was simply enjoying being so rat-arsed that he didn't know where he was or what he was doing if left alone.

Edited August 30 by Liverpool Lou

[hotandsticky]

24 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"He was simply enjoying a night out..."

He was simply enjoying being so rat-arsed that he didn't know where he was or what he was doing if left alone.

 

 

....still sad though......and a waste.

[steven100]

gf should have checked on him near the bathroom ....  although she may have been two sheets to the wind herself ....

very sad indeed for him to be found dead in Thai waters.   

 

RIP young man.

[Tropicalevo]

Wasn't this the lad that died a while back on Koh Tao or is there another one.

 

He fell into a gully that had water in it. It was close to a dive school.

[steven100]

I hope the Thai water wasn't the same as in the klong just up the road from my condo because that would kill a herd of wild buffalo's within 5 minutes .

[josephbloggs]

18 minutes ago, Ralf001 said:

Yeah RIP.

 

How long till the family start a gofundme ?

And what if they do? You don't have to contribute.

[steven100]

Thai waters are dangerous 

[motdaeng]

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

... former Metropolitan Police office .... to join an organised pub crawl to add some excitement to their trip ... known for his tendency to wander off when intoxicated, disappeared ... he died from asphyxiation due to drowning while under the influence of alcohol ...

 

RIP ... if i put all the puzzles together, not sure what to think about it ...

[G Rex]

Very sad - such a waste of a young life. I know that sh#t happens , but when it does. it really is sh#t

[bunnydrops]

2 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Morgan accidentally hit his head

Or was his head hit?

[Liverpool Lou]

2 hours ago, steven100 said:

Thai waters are dangerous 

No more so than any other waters, particularly for piss-heads

[tomazbodner]

5 hours ago, steven100 said:

gf should have checked on him near the bathroom ....  although she may have been two sheets to the wind herself ....

very sad indeed for him to be found dead in Thai waters.   

 

RIP young man.

She's not his babysitter...

[bradiston]

How is an Essex coroner involved? Has the body been returned to the UK? Asphyxiation due to drowning? Isn't drowning enough to kill you, never mind asphyxiation?

[Kinok Farang]

10 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Wasn't this the lad that died a while back on Koh Tao or is there another one.

 

He fell into a gully that had water in it. It was close to a dive school.

That was his  twin.

[Boycie]

10 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Wasn't this the lad that died a while back on Koh Tao or is there another one.

 

He fell into a gully that had water in it. It was close to a dive school.

 

https://aseannow.com/topic/1324931-british-tourist-found-dead-in-drain-following-pub-crawl-on-notorious-death-island/

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

"He was simply enjoying a night out..."

He was simply enjoying being so rat-arsed that he didn't know where he was or what he was doing if left alone.

Agreed... girlfriend should have kept him safer.

[ChipButty]

If he had a Thai girlfriend she would have followed him to the toilet, 

[Classic Ray]

40 minutes ago, bradiston said:

How is an Essex coroner involved? Has the body been returned to the UK? Asphyxiation due to drowning? Isn't drowning enough to kill you, never mind asphyxiation?

UK Coroner can hold an inquest on a British citizen no matter where the death took place. 

 

Drowning is not the cause of death, it’s the inability to breathe air due to the inhalation of water, ie asphyxiation, that is the cause.

[IslandLover]

11 hours ago, Tropicalevo said:

Wasn't this the lad that died a while back on Koh Tao or is there another one.

 

He fell into a gully that had water in it. It was close to a dive school.

 

Yes, it's the same person.  His name was originally reported as Theo Bailey and he died on Koh Tao last March.  Here is the original article from Essex Live.  It is definitely him.

 

Romford man died on holiday with girlfriend in Thailand after tragic accident - Essex Live

Edited August 30 by IslandLover

[bradiston]

7 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

UK Coroner can hold an inquest on a British citizen no matter where the death took place. 

 

Drowning is not the cause of death, it’s the inability to breathe air due to the inhalation of water, ie asphyxiation, that is the cause.

But they'd need a body to produce a report, right?

[itsari]

This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the consequences in over indulgence with alcohol.

I have corrected the last paragraph in the article

[Irish made]

8 hours ago, Liverpool Lou said:

No more so than any other waters, particularly for piss-heads

Why are there so many nasty comments on this story?? A young man , like so many others, drank too much alcohol while on holiday and tragically lost his life. The nasty comments are just disgusting. RIP young man and my condolences to your family and loved ones 😢😢😢😢

[steven100]

I've seen dead fish floating in Thai waters near my condo.

[Xonax]

10 hours ago, bunnydrops said:

Or was his head hit?

This could be closer to the truth. When he was found, his phone was missing, so yet another mysterious case on Death Island.

[watchcat]

11 hours ago, steven100 said:

Thai waters are dangerous 

 

Only if you try to inhale whilst submerged.

[newbee2022]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

This tragic incident serves as a grim reminder of the unpredictability of life and the devastating impact of seemingly ordinary decisions.

To get totally drunk is much more than a tragic incident. Obviously he was known for it. If you lost control over yourself it's simply said stu.....  However, too late to learn.

RIP.

 

[Enoon]

51 minutes ago, IslandLover said:

 

Yes, it's the same person.  His name was originally reported as Theo Bailey and he died on Koh Tao last March.  Here is the original article from Essex Live.  It is definitely him.

 

Romford man died on holiday with girlfriend in Thailand after tragic accident - Essex Live

 

As reported on AN a month after the incident.  And only then because the UK "Mirror" had published the story and AN picked it up:

 

 

 

 

[Rocking Robert]

Cause of death alcoholism but no one will say that