'Tell the grandkids I love them’: British grandfather’s final text message from Thailand moments before a car mounted a pavement and killed him as it swerved to avoid a dog

Ralph Chambers pictured with younger grandson Leo, who's simply 10 weeks previous. Mr Chambers died after being hit by a automotive in Bangkok

A doting grandfather messaged his daughter asking her to inform his grandchildren he cherished them moments earlier than he was killed by a automotive which ploughed into him.

Ralph Chambers was consuming with a buddy outdoors a bar in Bangkok when the driving force swerved to keep away from a canine.

The 68-year-old, from Brockworth in Gloucestershire, died on the scene.

His buddy Tony Walden, who had swapped seats with him moments earlier, survived the horror smash.

Mr Chambers had three daughters and 4 grandchildren.

Daughter Laura, 36, stated: 'He texted me an hour earlier than and stated "Inform the grandkids I like them."'

Laura, mom to Lily, eight, Lucas, six, and child Leo, who's simply 10 weeks previous, is planning her wedding ceremony to Royal Marine associate Oliver Snowdon in Mauritius, and is devastated her father won't stroll her down the aisle.

The couple thought-about cancelling the marriage however say it can nonetheless go forward. They plan to scatter Mr Chambers' ashes within the sea in tribute to him.

Mr Chambers with grandson Lucas, who's now six. Shortly earlier than he died, he messaged Lucas' mom, Laura, and informed her to inform his grandkids that he cherished them

Devoted: Mr Chambers with grandchildren Lily and Lucas in 2010

Writing from her residence in Australia, Mr Chambers' oldest daughter Rae, 42, stated: 'Dad was a person that you just couldn't assist liking - he had a method of creating an individual really feel like they have been the one one in a crowd. He made you are feeling so particular.

'He was humorous. I nonetheless use his mushroom joke (why am I cooking mushrooms within the grill? Nicely as a result of there's not mushroom within the pan) then he would crack up and say "It's the way in which I inform 'em!"

'My son, Julio, shakes his head each time I say it however I assure he will likely be saying it to his youngsters. I already really feel misplaced with out him and would give the earth to have him again.'

Household man: Mr Chambers with daughters Jemma (left) and Laura (proper). He died after being hit by a automotive in Thailand on December 28

Mr Chambers together with his oldest daughter Rae, who described him as 'a person that you just couldn't assist liking'

Mr Chambers pictured together with his grandchildren Lily and Lucas in 2012

Daughter Jemma, 29, a physio, and Laura described their dad as 'sturdy, dependable and fearlessly loyal'.

They've been informed that the younger Thai driver concerned within the crash, which occurred within the Chon Buri province south east of Bangkok, has visited Tony in hospital day-after-day since.

The International and Commonwealth Workplace stated: 'We're offering assist to the household of a British man who sadly died in Thailand and stay in touch with the native Thai authorities.'

Mr Chambers' funeral will likely be held in his hometown after his household have repatriated his physique. 

He was the second youngest of 9 youngsters, and was initially from Doncaster, Gloucestershire Stay reviews.

Mr Chambers pictured with daughters Laura (left) and Jemma (proper)

Mr Chambers pictured with grandchildren Lily and Lucas in 2010

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