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Second Thai crash backpacker dies Jet crash victim dies in Thailand
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A 22-year-old woman who suffered severe burns in a plane crash in Thailand has died, a coroner has confirmed. A 22-year-old woman who suffered severe burns in a plane crash in Thailand has died in hospital there.
Bethan Jones, from Porth, Rhondda, had been three days into a round-the-world trip with boyfriend Alex Collins, 22, from Maesteg, near Bridgend.Bethan Jones, from Porth, Rhondda, had been three days into a round-the-world trip with boyfriend Alex Collins, 22, from Maesteg, near Bridgend.
Mr Collins, whose body has now been flown home, also died in the crash. Mr Collins also died in the crash. His body has now been flown home.
Her former head teacher said Miss Jones, who gained a first class honours degree at Cardiff University, was a "delightful, caring person."
Miss Jones suffered 50% burns following the crash on 16 September when the plane appeared to slide off the runway in Phuket and burst into flames.Miss Jones suffered 50% burns following the crash on 16 September when the plane appeared to slide off the runway in Phuket and burst into flames.
A total of 123 passengers, mostly foreign tourists, were on the One-Two-Go flight from Bangkok at the time. She was among the 42 survivors.A total of 123 passengers, mostly foreign tourists, were on the One-Two-Go flight from Bangkok at the time. She was among the 42 survivors.
Two days later, she had been flown by military aircraft to a special unit in Bangkok General Hospital. Two days later, she was flown by military aircraft to a special unit in Bangkok General Hospital.
Her death is an immense loss to her family and also to members of our school and the wider community. Steve Bowden, Miss Jones's former head teacherHer death is an immense loss to her family and also to members of our school and the wider community. Steve Bowden, Miss Jones's former head teacher
Her parents Stephen and Jean, brother Dewi and uncle Terry had all flown out to be with her.Her parents Stephen and Jean, brother Dewi and uncle Terry had all flown out to be with her.
On Friday, the family issued a statement thanking family, friends and "the community of Porth and Rhondda and all Bethan's friends and work colleagues for their kindness and sympathy".On Friday, the family issued a statement thanking family, friends and "the community of Porth and Rhondda and all Bethan's friends and work colleagues for their kindness and sympathy".
Miss Jones's death has been confirmed by the West London Coroner who said an inquest would be opened after her body has been repatriated. Miss Jones's death has been confirmed by the Foreign Office and the West London Coroner who said an inquest would be opened after her body has been repatriated.
The full inquests into the deaths of all the British victims of the crash will be held in due course by the West Lincolnshire Coroner.The full inquests into the deaths of all the British victims of the crash will be held in due course by the West Lincolnshire Coroner.
Tributes
Steve Bowden, head teacher of Porth County Community School where Miss Jones was a former pupil, said staff, students and ex-students were "deeply saddened" by news of her death.Steve Bowden, head teacher of Porth County Community School where Miss Jones was a former pupil, said staff, students and ex-students were "deeply saddened" by news of her death.
He said: "Our deepest sympathy goes to her parents and family and she will be in our thoughts and prayers.He said: "Our deepest sympathy goes to her parents and family and she will be in our thoughts and prayers.
"Bethan was popular with both staff and students. She was always cheerful with a gentle sense of humour and a relaxed manner that endeared her to both her peers and teachers.""Bethan was popular with both staff and students. She was always cheerful with a gentle sense of humour and a relaxed manner that endeared her to both her peers and teachers."
Miss Jones was a "most able student" he said, whose main love was English and she had gone on to study at Cardiff University where she had gained a first class honours, he said. Miss Jones was a "most able student" he said, whose main love was English and she had gone on to study at Cardiff University where she had gained first class honours, he said.
He added: "Bethan was a delightful, caring person who respected the views and feelings of those she came into contact with and was greatly respected by all who knew her.He added: "Bethan was a delightful, caring person who respected the views and feelings of those she came into contact with and was greatly respected by all who knew her.
Alex Collins had been planning their trip for a year, his family have saidAlex Collins had been planning their trip for a year, his family have said
"Her death is an immense loss to her family and also to members of our school and the wider community.""Her death is an immense loss to her family and also to members of our school and the wider community."
Mr Collins, who had also graduated from Cardiff University, had initially been declared missing following the crash but it was confirmed on Wednesday that his body had been flown home.Mr Collins, who had also graduated from Cardiff University, had initially been declared missing following the crash but it was confirmed on Wednesday that his body had been flown home.
In a statement released by South Wales Police, his parents, Margaret and Richard, said: "Alex was a fantastic, loving son and our loss has left us with a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.In a statement released by South Wales Police, his parents, Margaret and Richard, said: "Alex was a fantastic, loving son and our loss has left us with a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.
"He was an intelligent, polite and considerate young man with an extraordinary sense of humour."He was an intelligent, polite and considerate young man with an extraordinary sense of humour.
"He had a great zest for life and both he and his girlfriend Bethan were really looking forward to this trip that he had meticulously planned for over a year.""He had a great zest for life and both he and his girlfriend Bethan were really looking forward to this trip that he had meticulously planned for over a year."
His funeral is due to be held next Monday at Our Lady and St Patrick's Church in Maesteg, before he is buried in Maesteg Cemetery.His funeral is due to be held next Monday at Our Lady and St Patrick's Church in Maesteg, before he is buried in Maesteg Cemetery.