A British event organizer has died and his girlfriend has been hospitalized after her drinks were allegedly spiked in Thailand.
Tom Pardhi, 38, tragically died in Bangkok, as his partner Naomi Raksha, 31, was left in intensive care after alleged poisoning.
The British holidaymaker’s death on 6 March was described by his loved ones as “sudden, sudden and unexpected”.
Naomi’s mother Heather said she traveled to Thailand to help her daughter, also claiming the couple were “given drugged drinks in Bangkok”.
It is understood that while on a night out, Naomi fell ill, before Tom put her in a tuk tuk and took her to hospital.
He was then “placed in ICU due to poisoning” and suffered “cardiac arrest”. GoFundMe page Founded by Naomi’s brother.
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Heather said that Tom stood by Naomi in the emergency room while she was “in a coma.”
But she said Tom tragically died after going back to his hotel room to rest.
The fundraiser said Naomi’s family learned about 24 hours after her hospitalization that her “loving boyfriend Tom was found unresponsive”.
Heather claims the couple were given a “mixture of cocaine and heroin”.
The donation – which has reached almost £10,000 at the time of writing – will be used to help his family in hospital Bill And traveling expenses.
Tom’s family confirmed the renowned music industry man’s death in a heartbreaking statement on March 11.
The tireless event organizer has managed stages at countless festivals including Oasis in Morocco – having worked in the sector for over a decade.
He co-founded his own events company We Conquer – and apart from music he’s a life coach, a youth mentor and a yoga instructor.
His family’s statement read: “It is with indescribable sadness and sadness that we write to tell you of the sudden, sudden and unexpected death of our dear Tom in Bangkok last Friday, March 6.
“We know this will come as a terrible shock to all his friends. He was an absolute beacon of light in his East London community and beyond… From the festival circuit to his beloved yoga community, we know he will be greatly missed by many people.
“Our breakdown Heart You go to everyone.”
He added: “When we have more information about the service to celebrate Tom’s life we will share it here.
“We are keeping what we know about the circumstances of his death among his close family and friends, and ask that any questions about what actually happened are not asked here. Please respect our privacy at this time.
“We are greatly consoled to know that his last months in Thailand with his love Naomi were truly the happiest months of his life.”
He added: “Finally, if you want to write a post honoring Tom’s life, please use the hashtag #TLPLOVE so we can all read them all.
“With love from Joanna, Alex and Naomi (Tom’s mother, sister and girlfriend).”
Naomi has since posted a tribute to her late partner on social media.
He called him his “best friend” and “rock”.
The British also revealed that she had died “several” times before being revived and “going into a coma”.
He said he is currently in a “rehabilitation centre”.
Naomi wrote: “On the morning of March 6 in Bangkok, my life changed in a way I could never have imagined.
“I suffered a heart attack and was declared dead several times before going into a coma.
“By every medical measure, the odds of survival were not in my favor – yet somehow, I’m still here.”
He added: “I am extremely grateful to have been given another chance at life… but this gratitude is coexisted with deep sadness, guilt and remorse.
“I returned alone, Tom was not with me. He saved my life, and that truth will stay with me for the rest of my life.
“He was my best friend, my biggest fan, my rock, my confidant, my teammate – my guy.”
She continued: “I loved him like I had never loved anything before and the last six weeks we spent together were magic.
“I’m holding on to it to get through it.
“I know he would want me to take care of myself and use this opportunity in life to do something meaningful.
“For that reason, I have admitted myself to a rehab center to focus on my physical recovery, while also undergoing treatment for grief, PTSD, and trauma.
“I am learning that healing is not linear – it requires patience, humility, and support.
“With that, I want to thank everyone who reached out to me and kept me in their thoughts. I’m currently too overwhelmed to respond to all the messages but your kindness means a lot to me.”
A ceremony will be held for Tom at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok on Thursday.
The Foreign Office also confirmed his death, saying: “We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and are in contact with local authorities.”
