Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

by Bob Scott 

The family of a missing British man paid tribute after he was found dead in Thailand. Essex-born James Sangwine has died after going missing in Thailand for days. Thai police have yet to release details around the circumstances of the Londoner’s death.

 

The father of one’s family has launched a fundraiser to help bring the 33 year old man’s body home. Sangwine travelled to Bangkok for a holiday on January 18 and soon after his family lost contact.

Sangwine vanished during what was supposed to be a fun holiday in Bangkok. His partner, 38 year old Katie Maybin told EssexLive that he was travelling to Thailand to spend time with a friend living there but then all contact stopped after a night out on January 20.

 

Sangwine was last seen making his way to the Abandoned Mansion Bar & Restaurant in Bangkok. A local couple who encountered the British man there messaged his partner Maybin, mentioning that he had been out with friends that evening.

Sangwine was due to fly home on January 24 but he never got on the plane.

His distraught family has since launched an urgent fundraiser to bring the beloved West Ham fan back to the UK for a proper farewell. The Just Giving page, which has been flooded with support, was set up by James’s family to cover the costs of repatriation and the forthcoming funeral.

 

In a heartfelt tribute, family friend Julie Nolan-Day wrote on the page.

“Our boy James walked into every room as loud and large as life! He had endless stories that would always have you in fits of laughter. From a young age, he wanted to be where the action was, particularly for birthday celebrations.

 

“James was a dad to our ‘little Jimmy’, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and a friend to many. His love for West Ham was a highlight, especially when he shared it with Jimmy. Remember him with warmth and laughter as we work to bring our boy home for the send-off he deserves. Any leftover funds will go into a trust for his little boy.”

 

Picture of the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok courtesy of BK Magazine

The fundraiser, launched on February 3, has already amassed £21,000 (882,000 baht), shattering its initial £15,000 target in just hours.

 

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stated: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and we are in contact with the local authorities.”

 

Those wishing to contribute can view the fundraiser by clicking here.

 

Picture courtesy of EssexLive

 

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Source: The Thaiger 

 

-- 2025-02-05

 

 

RIP young man...I wonder if we will ever find out what really happened to him?

Queue pages of sensational speculation by the expat armchair sleuths.....

Damn. Such an ugly ending to this story. Lives of his loved ones will be devastated. Based on his youth, one wonders what happened? Will we ever know for certain? 

But always the inevitable ' fundraiser '

1 hour ago, webfact said:

The father of one’s family has launched a fundraiser to help bring the 33 year old man’s body home.

....'ere we go again 

R I p

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Picture courtesy of The Daily Mail

 

by Bob Scott 

The family of a missing British man paid tribute after he was found dead in Thailand. Essex-born James Sangwine has died after going missing in Thailand for days. Thai police have yet to release details around the circumstances of the Londoner’s death.

 

The father of one’s family has launched a fundraiser to help bring the 33 year old man’s body home. Sangwine travelled to Bangkok for a holiday on January 18 and soon after his family lost contact.

Sangwine vanished during what was supposed to be a fun holiday in Bangkok. His partner, 38 year old Katie Maybin told EssexLive that he was travelling to Thailand to spend time with a friend living there but then all contact stopped after a night out on January 20.

 

Sangwine was last seen making his way to the Abandoned Mansion Bar & Restaurant in Bangkok. A local couple who encountered the British man there messaged his partner Maybin, mentioning that he had been out with friends that evening.

Sangwine was due to fly home on January 24 but he never got on the plane.

 

His distraught family has since launched an urgent fundraiser to bring the beloved West Ham fan back to the UK for a proper farewell. The Just Giving page, which has been flooded with support, was set up by James’s family to cover the costs of repatriation and the forthcoming funeral.

 

In a heartfelt tribute, family friend Julie Nolan-Day wrote on the page.

“Our boy James walked into every room as loud and large as life! He had endless stories that would always have you in fits of laughter. From a young age, he wanted to be where the action was, particularly for birthday celebrations.

 

“James was a dad to our ‘little Jimmy’, a cherished son, brother, uncle, and a friend to many. His love for West Ham was a highlight, especially when he shared it with Jimmy. Remember him with warmth and laughter as we work to bring our boy home for the send-off he deserves. Any leftover funds will go into a trust for his little boy.”

 

Picture of the Abandoned Mansion in Bangkok courtesy of BK Magazine

The fundraiser, launched on February 3, has already amassed £21,000 (882,000 baht), shattering its initial £15,000 target in just hours.

 

A spokesperson for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) stated: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and we are in contact with the local authorities.”

 

Those wishing to contribute can view the fundraiser by clicking here.

 

Picture courtesy of EssexLive

 

RELATED TOPIC:

British dad mysteriously vanishes in Bangkok

https://aseannow.com/topic/1350490-british-dad-mysteriously-vanishes-in-bangkok/

 

Source: The Thaiger 

 

-- 2025-02-05

 

 

It's a tragic story.

However, why fundraising?

2 hours ago, webfact said:

British man paid tribute after he was found dead

Perhaps, maybe, more than likely drug related. 

5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

It's a tragic story.

However, why fundraising?

Because they don't have any money 

This story might make all the bigots and keyboard warriors ashamed of themselves now after all the <deleted> they posted on the original story, 

R.I.P young man and heart felt condolences to your family

Other than his last port of call and the fact that he is dead, there are absolutely no details to this “story”.

 

Sad that a young life has been lost.

2 minutes ago, Elvis Presley said:

....'ere we go again 

Why does everyone bitch about these?

Nobody is forced to donate to these fund raisers.

I am not sure normal travel insurance would cover repatriated costs, how would the family even be able to claim on an insurance if the policy holder is dead?.

1 minute ago, Rickman66 said:

Because they don't have any money you peanut 

You know the family?

A bunch of folks here claimed this guy was just spending his time with bargirls because he left his family home. I advise those folk to walk away in shame

4 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

I am not sure normal travel insurance would cover repatriated costs, how would the family even be able to claim on an insurance if the policy holder is dead?

 

Many policies do include coverage for repatriation of remains in the event of death during travel.

4 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

You know the family?

Well I’d guess you don’t either? 

Yep.

 

The joking stops when they find a body.

 

RIP Mr. Sangwine

1 minute ago, Nip said:

Well I’d guess you don’t either? 

Irrelevant reply

Tragic end to a life... 

rest in peace... 

 

30 minutes ago, petermik said:

RIP young man...I wonder if we will ever find out what really happened to him?

There is a very good possibility, given the number of cameras here. If the family has doubts they can get an autopsy which might be conclusive, at that point it is likely to be kept private. There are so many things that can happen. This is too sad. 

10 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Other than his last port of call and the fact that he is dead, there are absolutely no details to this “story”.

 

Sad that a young life has been lost.

The RTP are still on the case.....The family of a missing British man paid tribute after he was found dead in Thailand. Essex-born James Sangwine has died after going missing in Thailand for days. Thai police have yet to release details around the circumstances of the Londoner’s death........." OVERDOSE " ?????

21 minutes ago, Scouse123 said:

But always the inevitable ' fundraiser '

Of course, any idea how expensive it is to get someone back and insurance doesnt pay up? Your family might fo the same if it was you.

Wow!  Didn't expect that!  Was hoping he'd turn up after a "bender"!

 

RIP young man.

5 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

Irrelevant reply

You must be referring to your reply being relevant as I state a fact you conjecture. 

Why do people travel overseas without insurance?
Families have enough to deal with when a person dies away from home without having to fundraise to get a body home 

I leave instructions for NOK to have me cremains in place and scatter the remains wherever it happened, always leave them with the policy details 

26 minutes ago, frank83628 said:

Queue pages of sensational speculation by the expat armchair sleuths.....

I'm convinced that most of the commenters here regard commenting as a blunt contact sport requiring little or no real intelligence. People don't understand the difference between speculation and fact based theories and conclusions. Congrats on spelling queue correctly. It drove me crazy because I have a memory malfunction that causes me to have to look up words that I absolutely know. I came up with this: "kew-ee-yew-ee" as a reminder. haha. Cheers mate, and long happy life to you. 

THAILAND, the hub of go fund me campaigns.

 

It would be a lot cheaper to cremate here and send the ashes back. 

16 minutes ago, newbee2022 said:

You know the family?

had enough to go on a holiday with friends,   sorry to see anyone die   but you should travel with proper insurance or funds in case of emergency.  if the family cant afford to fly him home he (we all) should think twice about travelling   

Just now, thjames88 said:

had enough to go on a holiday with friends,   sorry to see anyone die   but you should travel with proper insurance or funds in case of emergency.  if the family cant afford to fly him home he (we all) should think twice about travelling   

Exactly. Right view, right answer.👍