Brit dies and his girlfriend is hospitalised ‘after their drinks are spiked’ while on holiday in Thailand

A British event organizer died and his girlfriend was hospitalized due to allegations that alcohol was added to her drinks while on holiday in Thailand.

Tom Pardhy, 38, tragically passed away in the country’s capital Bangkok on March 6, while traveling around the Asian country for six weeks with his girlfriend Naomi Raksha, 31.

The cause of his death was not disclosed but was described by Tom’s family as ‘sudden, accidental and unexpected’.

Naomi’s mother, Heather Brown, has since said she was in Thailand to support her daughter and later posted on Facebook that the couple had been ‘given alcoholic drinks in Bangkok’.

He also explained that Naomi was taken to the hospital in a blue tuk tuk.

A GoFundMe page set up by Naomi’s famous jeweler brother Jonathan stated that Naomi ‘was intubated in intensive care due to poisoning and later recovered after suffering a heart attack’.

‘About 24 hours later’ they are said to have learned that her ‘beloved boyfriend Tom had been found unresponsive’.

His death was confirmed on March 11 following an Instagram post signed by his mother Joanna, sister Alex and Naomi.

The State Department also confirmed his death.

Tom was a popular London-based music industry figure who worked at numerous festivals and events.

The cause of his death was not disclosed but was described by Tom’s family as ‘sudden, accidental and unexpected’.

The social media post read: ‘It is with indescribable pain and sadness that we write to tell you of the sudden, accidental and unexpected death of our beloved Tom in Bangkok last Friday 6 March.

‘We know this will be a terrible shock to many of his friends. She was an absolute beacon of light in the East London community and beyond… From her festival circuit to her beloved yoga community, we know she will be greatly missed by so many.

‘Our broken hearts are with all of you.

‘When we have more information about a gathering to celebrate Tom’s life we ​​will share it here.

‘We keep what we know about the circumstances of his death to our close family and friends and ask that questions about what exactly happened not be asked here. Please respect our privacy at this time.

‘We are deeply relieved to know that the last month he spent in Thailand with his love, Naomi, was truly the happiest month of his life.

‘Finally, if you would like to write anything honoring Tom’s life, please use the hashtag #TLPLOVE so we can all read it.

‘With love from Joanna, Alex and Naomi (Tom’s mother, sister and girlfriend).’

Naomi has since published a separate social media post describing Tom as her ‘best friend’ and ‘rock’.

He explained that he died ‘many times’ before being revived and ‘falling into a coma’.

Naomi also revealed that she is currently in a ‘rehab centre’.

Naomi’s post read: ‘On the morning of March 6th in Bangkok, my life changed in ways I could never have imagined.

‘I had a heart attack and was told I was dead several times before falling into a coma. By every medical measure the odds of survival were not in my favor – yet somehow I am still here.

‘I am grateful to have been given another chance at life… but this gratitude exists alongside deep pain, guilt and regret. I returned alone, without Tom with me. He saved my life and that fact 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 man. I loved her like I’ve never loved anything before, and our last six weeks together were magical. This is what I’m holding on to get through this.

‘I know you would want me to take care of myself and do something meaningful with this life opportunity.

‘Therefore, I checked myself into a rehab center to focus on my physical recovery and also receive treatment for grief, post-traumatic stress disorder and trauma.

‘I’m learning that recovery is not linear; It requires patience, humility and support.

‘With that said, I would like to thank everyone who reached out to me and chimed in with their thoughts. ‘I’m too overwhelmed to respond to all the messages right now but your kindness means the world to me.’

Several friends also posted statements on social media mourning Tom’s death.

The funeral is believed to be held at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok on Thursday.

Tom has reportedly worked in the events industry for over a decade, managing stages at Kala, Houghton, Hideout and other festivals.

He has also managed various Resident Advisor festival stages, including Dimensions and Morocco’s Oasis Festival.

He was also involved in marketing for Corsica Studios and co-founded his own events company, We Concur.

Apart from music, she is believed to be an accredited life coach, youth counselor and a passionate yoga instructor.

An FCDO Spokesperson said: ‘We are supporting the family of a British man who died in Thailand and are in contact with local authorities.’

Thai Police have been approached for comment.