A British tourist from Merseyside is fighting for his life in a Thai hospital after suffering catastrophic injuries in a scooter crash just one day before he was due to return home.

Zak Forsyth, 21, was involved in a serious accident on a road in Surin province, leaving him unconscious and on life support in intensive care, his girlfriend reported.

The incident occurred on Friday during what was meant to be a four-week holiday with friends and has left his family and partner devastated.

Forsyth’s partner, Amy Elkin, has pledged to remain by his side until he is well enough to travel, highlighting the emotional strain on those closest to him as they navigate an unfolding medical crisis.

Because Forsyth reportedly did not have travel insurance, his family is facing immediate financial pressure to cover extensive hospital bills.

This has prompted friends and supporters to explore fundraising options to secure continued treatment and, if possible, eventual medical repatriation to the United Kingdom.

Local authorities and medical personnel in Thailand are continuing to provide around-the-clock care, though the long-term prognosis remains uncertain.

Road accidents involving scooters and motorcycles are a leading cause of serious injury among visitors to Thailand, particularly in regional provinces where road conditions and traffic patterns can pose heightened risks.

The case has drawn expressions of sympathy from community members in the United Kingdom, many of whom have rallied to support Forsyth’s family during this distressing period.

Emergency services and hospital officials have not disclosed detailed information on the precise circumstances of the crash or Forsyth’s medical status beyond confirming he remains in critical condition.

Loved ones are hoping for stabilisation that could enable further specialist treatment, but at this stage his future remains precarious as medical teams in Thailand work to manage his injuries.