Picture of Andy Davis courtesy of the Davis family

 

by Bob Scott

A British man who suffered life-changing injuries while working in Thailand has returned home after an appeal raised nearly £20,000 (880,000 baht) for a medical repatriation flight.

 

Andy Davis from Stone, Staffordshire, had his left leg amputated and was hospitalised with a shattered pelvis and torn bladder, following a car crash on an island off Krabi last month.

 

The 33 year old British man’s friend Mike Pugh, set up a Go Fund Me page to raise money towards bringing Davis back to the UK.

 

He is now being cared for at the Royal Stoke University Hospital and is “very happy to be home,” however he continues to fight an infection and is waiting for further surgery on his pelvis and bladder.

Nearly 500 people donated to the fundraiser which ultimately led to Davis being able to fly home earlier than expected.

Pugh said the donations contributed towards the £28,000 medical repatriation costs, with Davis’ family paying the remaining amount.

 

Picture of Andy Davis courtesy of the Davis family

He said his friend’s prompt return to the UK “essentially has saved his life as he could have started to deteriorate if he was still out in Thailand.”

 

Davis started teaching English as a foreign language in 2016, travelling to Thailand, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador.

 

Most recently, he had been working to set up teaching positions for other Brits to travel and teach English as a foreign language.

 

Pugh, who visited his friend at Royal Stoke on Saturday, said the 33 year old was “significantly better” and feeling “much more positive,” since returning home.

Davis is still fighting an infection which is delaying further treatment but he has been able to start physiotherapy, said Pugh.

“He was over the moon, because he had been able to sit up in bed and turn to put his other foot on the ground.”

 

Pugh added that it was likely his friend would remain in hospital over Christmas while he awaited further surgery.

 

ORIGINAL STORY: British teacher’s tale takes a ‘Krabi’ turn after leg loss in crash

 

A British teacher is at the centre of a heartbreaking tale after he lost a leg in a dreadful accident in Thailand.

Andy Davis, from Walton in Stone, Staffordshire, is fighting for his life after a catastrophic road smash on a serene island near Krabi on November 8.

 

The 33 year old, who has dedicated his life to setting up teaching gigs for British teachers keen to spread the English language abroad, is now facing a gruelling battle for recovery after a horrific crash.

 

Davis’ selfless work has touched countless lives but it’s his own life that hangs in the balance now. With injuries so severe his leg had to be amputated immediately, the Brit’s situation is dire. To add to his woes, he’s grappling with a shattered pelvis, an infection, and a torn bladder, leaving him in urgent need of several major surgeries.

 

Rallying to Davis’ aid, his family have kicked off a heartfelt donation appeal. They need to gather a whopping £25,000 (1.1 million baht), and so far, the outpouring of generosity has amassed £11,500 (506,000 baht).

 

The funds are crucial for life-saving surgeries and to transfer the injured British man from a small hospital in Krabi to a more equipped facility in Bangkok. His family stress that without this move, his chances of survival dwindle, as he battles multiple infections that could lead to even more amputations.

 

Life-saving

 

On their GoFundMe page, his family made a plea for help, reported the Shropshire Star.

 

“These surgeries will be life-saving. For Andy, this transfer is urgent. It’s just the beginning of the daunting medical bills we’re facing, aiming to stabilise him before planning his journey back home. Your support could ensure Andy comes home safely.”

 

Andy’s lifelong friend, Mike Pugh, shares just how dire the situation is. Describing his mate of 20 years as “incredibly laid back” and “a genuinely nice guy,” Pugh highlights Davis’ inability to sort insurance or healthcare, as he drifts in and out of consciousness.

 

Pugh believes the support flooding in is a testament to his friend’s character, with donations pouring from across the globe, proving the immense impact he made as he taught in Thailand, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador since 2016.

 

For those touched by Davis’ story, donations can be made at gofund.me/f7fb938b. It’s a race against time to bring the injured Brit back to the UK, and every bit of assistance counts.

 

Source: The Thaiger 

-- 2024-12-11

 

 

Good luck and speedy recovery young man....👍

Why no details about the crash?

Good to see a happy story for a change. I wish him health and a speedy recovery. Not everyone is fortunate when it comes to go fund me. I started one for a Thai lady whose leg was shattered in a motorbike accident and I got all of $60 US. I sent her $500 US. I guess it matters how many western friends you have and if your big on Tiktok and/or youtube. 

24 minutes ago, Jonathan Swift said:

Good to see a happy story for a change. I wish him health and a speedy recovery. Not everyone is fortunate when it comes to go fund me. I started one for a Thai lady whose leg was shattered in a motorbike accident and I got all of $60 US. I sent her $500 US. I guess it matters how many western friends you have and if your big on Tiktok and/or youtube. 

The difference is she can get free hospital treatment and does not need a repatriation flight.

 

No details of why his travel insurance did not cover the costs, but good luck to him anyway.

28 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

Why no details about the crash?

Probably because he was drunk......

Message to all those who are irresponsible, just go to GoFundMe....PT. Barnum was right.

26 minutes ago, Chwooly said:

55 minutes ago, cardinalblue said:

Why no details about the crash?

Probably because he was drunk......

 

Ooohh, look mum! A matching pair or ar5eholes!!!

41 minutes ago, Classic Ray said:

The difference is she can get free hospital treatment and does not need a repatriation flight.

 

No details of why his travel insurance did not cover the costs, but good luck to him anyway.

"does not need a repatriation flight"

Why it was necessary to fly back to UK?

Docs often or most are better than in NHS.

 

2 hours ago, petermik said:

Good luck and speedy recovery young man....👍

Indeed..

1 hour ago, Classic Ray said:

The difference is she can get free hospital treatment and does not need a repatriation flight.

 

No details of why his travel insurance did not cover the costs, but good luck to him anyway.

It seems from the article that he had been living here a while, so travel insurance probably wouldn't be appropriate.  A good reason for people living here to have good accident/health insurance though.

Well at last a happy ending story in him getting back to the UK 🇬🇧 

Good luck get well soon 😊 

 

 

2 hours ago, Chwooly said:

Probably because he was drunk......

 

Are you sure about that? This would be a truly terrible thing to say if it was not true...

29 minutes ago, mstevens said:

 

Are you sure about that? This would be a truly terrible thing to say if it was not true...

Why I used "Probably" But also since there is no information on the crash, Not even time of day or if anyone else was involved it leaves it open to interpretation and conjecture. 

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

"does not need a repatriation flight"

Why it was necessary to fly back to UK?

Docs often or most are better than in NHS.

 

Absolute rubbish. My lung specialist advised me to go back to the uk for treatment because, in his words, they are around 3 years ahead there with a lot more treatment options, in fact this specific doctor was about to go to the uk to receive training in his field to bring back to Thailand. If you clearly have no knowledge I a particular topic, it's probably best to remain quiet. (However, waiting time is a completely different issue. Lol )

5 hours ago, cardinalblue said:

Why no details about the crash?

Probably because it is like the poster below assumes.

4 hours ago, Chwooly said:

Probably because he was drunk......

Yeah, sounds like logic, and after thta get rewarded with other peoples money for an unnecessary flight home.

4 hours ago, NanLaew said:

 

Ooohh, look mum! A matching pair or ar5eholes!!!

Have you looked at yourself? If not, buy a mirror.

3 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

"does not need a repatriation flight"

Why it was necessary to fly back to UK?

Docs often or most are better than in NHS.

 

Oh, the little boy wanted to go home for Christmas, so mummy started a GoFundMe for him.

1 hour ago, leeedwards said:

Absolute rubbish. My lung specialist advised me to go back to the uk for treatment because, in his words, they are around 3 years ahead there with a lot more treatment options, in fact this specific doctor was about to go to the uk to receive training in his field to bring back to Thailand. If you clearly have no knowledge I a particular topic, it's probably best to remain quiet. (However, waiting time is a completely different issue. Lol )

What a gibberish. When was your case???? 1945 or earlier?😂. Go on boozing, girlie🥱

8 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

"does not need a repatriation flight"

Why it was necessary to fly back to UK?

Docs often or most are better than in NHS.

 

I was also wondering the same question. Bumrungrad Hospital has some of the best doctors and the facility is excellent. Returning to the UK for what? Socialized medical care and year long waits. Not only that, the nurses in the UK are fat and ugly.

2 minutes ago, Screaming said:

I was also wondering the same question. Bumrungrad Hospital has some of the best doctors and the facility is excellent. Returning to the UK for what? Socialized medical care and year long waits. Not only that, the nurses in the UK are fat and ugly.

£££, that's why.

We know the degree of reckless driving here on the highways, so it's not fair to blame this guy on any level until we know the facts. For all we know some numbskull did something incredibly dumb and caused this guy great harm.

 

I wish him well, he sounds like a decent guy. 

2 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Probably because it is like the poster below assumes.

Yeah, sounds like logic, and after thta get rewarded with other peoples money for an unnecessary flight home.

Have you looked at yourself? If not, buy a mirror.

Oh, the little boy wanted to go home for Christmas, so mummy started a GoFundMe for him.

Thanks for confirming what I've suspected you were long ago, a total <deleted>.

3 hours ago, Gottfrid said:

Probably because it is like the poster below assumes.

Yeah, sounds like logic, and after thta get rewarded with other peoples money for an unnecessary flight home.

Have you looked at yourself? If not, buy a mirror.

Oh, the little boy wanted to go home for Christmas, so mummy started a GoFundMe for him.

Sick comment 

5 hours ago, Chwooly said:

there is no information on the crash, Not even time of day or if anyone else was involved it leaves it open to interpretation and conjecture. 

It was reported here and many other places in depth at the time.

1 hour ago, spidermike007 said:

it's not fair to blame this guy on any level until we know the facts.

Weeks old news, reported all over the place, the facts are out there.

6 hours ago, shackleton said:

Well at last a happy ending story in him getting back to the UK 🇬🇧 

Good luck get well soon 😊 

 

 

I can't any Happy End in UK.

Better to stay in Thailand

8 hours ago, Chwooly said:

Probably because he was drunk......

Quite possibly but that doesn’t mean we shouldn’t help him.

Everyone makes mistakes, he has lost a leg.

Was anyone else injured or killed in the accident?

5 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Weeks old news, reported all over the place, the facts are out there.

So tell us Lou.

Not all of read all the news.

7 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

I can't any Happy End in UK.

Better to stay in Thailand

happy end for free? I don't think so. I think much better to play with your hand

7 minutes ago, MalcolmB said:

13 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Weeks old news, reported all over the place, the facts are out there.

So tell us Lou.

Not all of read all the news.

Well you should.   It was also reported at length, and got a lot of comment, here.  

11 hours ago, webfact said:

ORIGINAL STORY: British teacher’s tale takes a ‘Krabi’ turn after leg loss in crash

 

Krabi!!!  Gettit???  A man received life-changing injuries, had his leg amputated, and nearly died, but hooey it sure is hilarious!!!  🙄