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British Tourist, 20, on Life Support in Thailand With 30% Survival Chance

His family is trying to pay steep hospital fees through a GoFundMe campaign.

Overview

  • Ethan Lacey, 20, remains in a Thai ICU on life support, with doctors telling his family his chances are about 30%.
  • His relatives lost contact with him on May 15 and, after locating him early May 19 British time, learned he had suffered critical head injuries.
  • Local reports say he fell from a moving pickup in Pattaya and was then run over by its rear wheel, with the driver allegedly leaving the scene.
  • With his travel insurance expired, the family’s fundraiser has collected just over £2,200 toward a target near £5,500 as daily care is quoted at £800–£1,000.
  • His parents are traveling to Thailand, and coverage relies on family statements and local media, with no police or hospital confirmation reported.