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James Moore, 44, was found clutching his asthma pump unresponsive in his hotel room (Picture: Jam Press/Getty Images)

A British tourist has died after contracting a mystery illness while on holiday in Thailand.

James Moore, 44, was found clutching his asthma pump in his hotel room unresponsive having told his family he caught a virus on the Thai island of Ko Chang and he felt under the weather.

His friend Dave Moss who lives on the island grew concerned when he could not contact James when the pair were meant to meet so went to his hotel.

James was rushed to a nearby hospital but was declared dead by doctors once he arrived.

He was booked to fly back home to Newmarket, Suffolk, but his family received the devastating news on January 19.

James’s sister Rachel Tate said: ‘When Dave couldn’t reach him, he grew worried and went to James’s hotel.

‘What he found in that room was beyond belief.’

Rachel is now working with the British Embassy and Thai authorities to bring his body back.

Story from Jam Press (Brit Tourist Dies) Pictured: James Moore. Brit dies after contracting virus on dream holiday in Thailand A Brit tourist has died after contracting a virus while on a dream holiday. James Moore had been in Thailand for two weeks. The 44-year-old was booked to return home to Newmarket, Suffolk, on 7 February. However, he was found dead in his accommodation on the Thai island of Ko Chang after contracting a mystery illness. His sister Rachel Tate said their parents received the heart-wrenching call last Friday (19 Jan), informing them he was on the brink of death. The asthma sufferer had first attributed his illness to a common virus circulating on the island. His friend Dave Moss grew concerned when he was suddenly unable to get hold of James. Tate said: ???When Dave couldn???t reach him, he grew worried and went to James??? hotel. ???What he found in that room was beyond belief. ???James lying motionless on his bed, clutching his asthma pump.??? The Brit tourist was rushed to a nearby hospital but was soon declared dead by attending doctors. His sister is coordinating with the British Embassy and Thai authorities to bring his body back to the UK. The grieving family has launched an online crowdfunding campaign to help with the costs of repatriation. Tate said on GoFundMe: ???This situation is like a jigsaw puzzle. ???Slowly but surely we are getting the situation sorted to get my brother home so we can bury him.??? Born and bred in Newmarket, Moore worked at the Cheveley Park Stud and assisted local farrier Dale Powell with his equestrian activities. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has been approached for comment. ENDS

His family are now working to get his body back to the UK (Picture: Jam Press)

Story from Jam Press (Brit Tourist Dies) Pictured: James Moore???s GoFundMe page. Brit dies after contracting virus on dream holiday in Thailand A Brit tourist has died after contracting a virus while on a dream holiday. James Moore had been in Thailand for two weeks. The 44-year-old was booked to return home to Newmarket, Suffolk, on 7 February. However, he was found dead in his accommodation on the Thai island of Ko Chang after contracting a mystery illness. His sister Rachel Tate said their parents received the heart-wrenching call last Friday (19 Jan), informing them he was on the brink of death. The asthma sufferer had first attributed his illness to a common virus circulating on the island. His friend Dave Moss grew concerned when he was suddenly unable to get hold of James. Tate said: ???When Dave couldn???t reach him, he grew worried and went to James??? hotel. ???What he found in that room was beyond belief. ???James lying motionless on his bed, clutching his asthma pump.??? The Brit tourist was rushed to a nearby hospital but was soon declared dead by attending doctors. His sister is coordinating with the British Embassy and Thai authorities to bring his body back to the UK. The grieving family has launched an online crowdfunding campaign to help with the costs of repatriation. Tate said on GoFundMe: ???This situation is like a jigsaw puzzle. ???Slowly but surely we are getting the situation sorted to get my brother home so we can bury him.??? Born and bred in Newmarket, Moore worked at the Cheveley Park Stud and assisted local farrier Dale Powell with his equestrian activities. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has been approached for comment. ENDS

A GoFundMe page has been set up (Picture: Jam Press)

A GoFundMe page has been set up by the family to help with repatriation costs.

Rachel said on GoFundMe: ‘This situation is like a jigsaw puzzle.

‘Slowly but surely we are getting the situation sorted to get my brother home so we can bury him.’

A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: ‘We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand.’

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