Missing British man found dead in Bangkok
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.”
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.
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