Tiger Duggan fundraiser hits £150,000 target after Thailand motorbike crash

2026-02-08 - 11:46

BANGKOK — 8 February 2026, A fundraising campaign for Tiger Duggan, a 23-year-old British backpacker critically injured in a motorcycle crash in Thailand, has surpassed its £150,000 (6.44 million baht) target in less than one week as his family continues to seek long-term medical care and possible repatriation. The GoFundMe campaign for Tiger Duggan, 23, surpassed its goal in just six days after attracting thousands of donations from supporters in the UK and abroad, following coverage by international media including Sky News. Mr. Duggan was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident on Koh Samui, where he was travelling, and was initially treated at a local hospital before being transferred to Bangkok for specialist care. He remains in critical condition, according to updates shared by his family. The fundraiser was launched to cover mounting medical costs, emergency transfers and related expenses, amid concerns that insurance coverage may be limited due to exclusions commonly applied to motorcycle-related injuries in Thailand. The case has drawn renewed attention to the risks faced by tourists riding motorcycles in Thailand, where traffic accidents remain a leading cause of serious injury among foreign visitors, particularly on resort islands. As of Sunday, the fundraiser remained open after reaching its initial target, with organisers saying donations would continue to support Mr. Duggan’s ongoing medical care and recovery needs.