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British Backpacker Tiger Duggan Dies in Thailand After 19 Days in Coma

His family credits public donations for covering treatment costs refused by insurers.

Overview

  • The family announced his death on 19 February via a GoFundMe update after nearly three weeks on life support in Bangkok.
  • He was knocked from his motorbike on 1 February on Koh Samui while overtaking a car, sustaining severe head injuries.
  • After initial care on Koh Samui, he was transferred to Bangkok’s MedPark Hospital, where he remained in a coma for 19 days.
  • A GoFundMe raised more than £200,000 as relatives faced bills exceeding £120,000 for treatment and an internal transfer flight.
  • Relatives say insurers declined coverage and consular help was limited, and they reported his organs were donated, potentially helping several people.