Family 'devastated' as Briton dies in Thailand

The family of a 21-year-old man found dead in a Thailand hotel have told of their heartbreak.

Joshua Kershaw, from Grimsby, had been missing in the coastal city of Pattaya since 12 January, and failed to board his flight home on 19 January, his family said.

In a statement, they confirmed his body had been found dead and added: "This is not the outcome we were praying for and our family is completely devastated by this loss."

A Foreign Office spokesperson said: "We are supporting the family of a British man who has died in Thailand and have been in contact with the local authorities."

After discovering he was missing, Kershaw's family set up a fundraising page that has raised more than £10,000.

His family said: "All funds raised will now go towards bringing Joshua home and covering funeral arrangements so he can be laid to rest at home, surrounded by his family and loved ones.

"Please continue to keep our family in your thoughts as we grieve and try to come to terms with this heart-breaking news."

They added the public's kindness and support "have meant more to us than we can ever express".

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