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British Backpacker in Critical Condition After Thailand Crash

2/8/2026

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Tiger Duggan, a 23-year-old British backpacker, is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Thailand on Koh Samui.
He was resuscitated and hospitalized on Koh Samui, and his Milton Keynes family launched a GoFundMe raising over £80,000 to cover medical costs and a Bangkok transfer.
His mother Lisa seeks donations to fund his return to the UK for further treatment, with support from MP Emily Darlington.

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Tiger Duggan, a 23-year-old British backpacker, is in critical condition after a motorcycle crash in Thailand on Koh Samui.
He was resuscitated and hospitalized on Koh Samui, and his Milton Keynes family launched a GoFundMe raising over £80,000 to cover medical costs and a Bangkok transfer.
His mother Lisa seeks donations to fund his return to the UK for further treatment, with support from MP Emily Darlington.