'Ashton is on his way home!' man stuck in Thai hospital for six weeks returns to UK
29-year-old Ashton Jones from Cwmbran was in a Thai hospital for over six weeks.
Doctors have now given him the green light, and he returned home yesterday on July 20.
Ashton Jones from Cwmbran has now returned to the UK (Image: NQ) Reacting to the news childhood friend Angela Roden Shepherd 50, said: 'It's so heartwarming to say he'll be home and on British soil!'
On May 30, Ashton and his lifelong friend flew to Bangkok for a lad's holiday.
Tragically, just five days into the trip, his family received the devastating news that Ashton had gone missing.
He was later found in Chonburi Hospital, where he'd undergone extensive brain surgery.
Investigations are being carried out by the Thai authorities, and it is still unclear what led to his admittance.
Unfortunately, Ashton didn't have travel insurance, and his family were unable to shoulder the financial cost alone.
Ashton Jones fighting for his life in a Thai hospital (Image: NQ) Angela has been a shoulder for Ashton's family to lean on.
She helped set up a GoFundMe to pay for Ashston's medical expenses. Overall, a staggering £31,960 was raised.
In an emotional video online Angela shared the happy news.
She said: 'We grew up together which is why I've been doing everything I've been doing. I've got good news Ashton is flying home today!
'He's on his way home he'll land in Heathrow tomorrow. He's going to be very close to home so happy days, Ashton is on his way home!'
Angela Roden Shepherd Ashston's childhood friend who helped set up a GoFundMe (Image: NQ) Angela has been overwhelmed by the community support.
She said: 'I'm going to take this opportunity now to thank each and every one of you who donated times are hard at the moment and you have been absolutely phenomenal the support I've had has been amazing I'm still gobsmacked now.'
'Even just asking me how is Ashton doing? What's the news what's the latest?'
At one point Ashton had a DNR in place now he is recovering and getting stronger each day.
The GoFundMe has officially been closed, and Ashton is currently undergoing medical treatment in the UK.
His story has been a miraculous feat.
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