British family mourns tragic holiday heartbreak in Thailand
A British family are reeling from the heartbreaking loss of a family member who met a tragic end in a motorbike crash while holidaying in Thailand.
Corey Beavis, a “larger than life” young man from Barry, South Wales, died in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, January 4, in Phuket.
The crash has left his 28 year old twin brother Liam, who described Corey as his “partner in crime,” devastated. With a bond forged over countless shared memories, Liam said, “We lived life to the fullest and I’m glad we did it together. I’ll struggle with this pain forever, but I promise I will make you proud.”
In a bid to bring Corey’s body back to the UK, the family has launched a fundraising appeal, aiming to raise £35,000 (1.52 million baht). In a show of overwhelming support, more than £10,000 (434,000 baht) was pledged within the first 24 hours alone.
Tributes poured in from all corners, painting a picture of a young man full of life.
“Corey lit up any room he entered with his larger-than-life character and infectious laugh,” his family shared. “He had so much more to give this world and was loved by all who knew him. Now, we face the unimaginable costs of repatriation without travel or life insurance.”
Daily Mail reports from Thailand suggest tragedy struck when Corey, not wearing a helmet, crashed on a rented motorcycle in Phuket. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has stepped in, offering support to the grieving family.
As the family races against time to bring Corey home, they remember the boy who lived beyond his dreams, vowing to keep his spirit alive.
“Rest easy, big man. From the womb to the world, I’ll take him on my journey, smashing it for him like he’d want.”
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