British Man Dies, Partner in Coma After Suspected Drink Spiking in Bangkok
March 18, 2026
A British man, Tom Pardhy, 38, died in Bangkok after being found unresponsive, with his partner Naomi Raksha, 31, hospitalized following suspectedly spiked drinks that left her intubated, treated in ICU, and later in a coma.
Naomi Raksha later described her near-death experience on March 6, expressing gratitude for survival and deciding to enter rehabilitation for physical recovery as well as grief and trauma.
Reports indicate Naomi was revived multiple times after the drinks were spiked, signaling serious medical intervention and ongoing recovery.
The story is still developing, with readers urged to follow for updates and sourcing noted as The Daily Star.
Family statements portray Pardhy and Raksha’s deaths as sudden and accidental, requesting privacy while authorities investigate.
Media coverage from MyLondon highlights Pardhy’s prominence in London’s music, festival, and yoga scenes, and notes a GoFundMe set up by Pardhy’s brother to support Naomi.
Tributes from London fitness community and media reflect Pardhy’s impact in festival and yoga circles.
A cremation is planned at a Bangkok Buddhist temple for March 19, with family and friends preparing a gathering to celebrate Pardhy’s life; the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is supporting the family.
Pardhy’s death was publicly confirmed on March 11 by his family via Instagram, describing him as a beacon in East End music and noting involvement in festivals and the yoga community.
Thai authorities are handling the case with support from the FCDO; no official cause of death has been released.
The couple spent about six weeks travelling in Thailand before arriving in Bangkok, contributing to context around the incident.
GoFundMe pages and family statements indicate Naomi’s intubation in Bangkok on March 6 and Pardhy’s unresponsive state roughly 24 hours later, with cause of death still undisclosed.
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Evening Standard • Mar 18, 2026
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