Andy Davis, 33, from Walton in Staffordshire, had been teaching English to children abroad for several years when he was injured on the island of Krabi. His friend, Mike Pugh, explained that one of Andy’s legs was severely crushed and had to be amputated, in addition to suffering a shattered pelvis and a torn bladder, all of which required treatment on the mainland. However, Pugh noted that the medical transfer and treatment would be expensive.
He mentioned that they hoped Andy’s medical insurance would cover some of the costs, but it was expected to exceed £30,000 to fly him to Bangkok for specialist care and then back to the UK. Before the accident, Andy had planned to return home for Christmas, and if enough funds could be raised, that might still be possible.
However, Pugh expressed concerns that further amputation might be necessary, as Andy’s leg and pelvis had become infected, and the torn bladder remained a “real concern.” To assist, Mr. Davis’s parents had flown to Thailand, while Pugh added that his friend was unable to handle his own care or manage insurance matters, as he was often in and out of consciousness.
Pugh and Davis had been friends since meeting at school 20 years ago, with Pugh describing his friend as “incredibly laid back” and “a genuinely nice guy.” He also noted that the outpouring of donations reflected Andy’s character and that people from overseas, including areas where he had taught, had contributed to the appeal.
Mr. Davis, who began teaching English as a foreign language in 2016, had traveled to countries including Thailand, Peru, Mexico, and Ecuador. Most recently, he had been helping other Brits find teaching positions abroad. Pugh acknowledged that the injuries would be “life-changing” for his friend and said he and others had been doing everything possible to support him and his family. While he hadn’t expected such a large response, Pugh was “amazed” by the number of people reaching out, including old school friends he hadn’t heard from in years.
