Essex Dad Dies After Going Missing in Bangkok, Fundraiser Launched

James Sangwine, 33, went missing in Bangkok, Thailand, prompting a fundraiser for his return home

Essex Dad Dies After Going Missing in Bangkok, Fundraiser Launched
Essex Dad Dies After Going Missing in Bangkok, Fundraiser Launched

Bangkok: An Essex dad has died after going missing for days. His family is now raising funds to bring him home. James Sangwine, 33, traveled to Thailand for a holiday on January 18.

His partner, Katie, said James planned to meet a British friend living in Thailand. She last heard from him on January 20 when he was heading to a bar.

Sadly, it has been confirmed that James has died. His family set up a fundraising page to cover the costs of bringing his body back to the UK and for his funeral.

Julie Nolan-Day, posting on the Just Giving page, remembered James as “loud and large as life.” She shared that he was an avid West Ham fan and a devoted dad to “little Jimmy.”

Julie encouraged everyone to remember James with love and laughter. The fundraiser launched on February 3 and quickly raised £21,000, surpassing its £15,000 goal.

A spokesman for the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office said they are supporting James’s family and are in contact with local authorities.

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