Cwmbran: Update on dad's condition after Thailand crash
Lisa Harris's father, Ronald Smith, aged 70, suffered a severe head injury with a brain bleed, a punctured lung, and other injuries after the crash on May 9.
He is being treated at a Thailand hospital, with bills potentially reaching £50,000, according to Ms Harris.
Ms Harris described her experience as a "horrific nightmare," stating her father's injuries were extensive.
On Friday, May 30, she took to Facebook to share an update on his condition.
She said: "Update on Dad, as so many people are asking me here is the update today, things are changing daily.
"Dad's health is in decline, he is now non-verbal and glazed which is worse than when I left him, I know this must sound unbelievable but it's the gospel truth.
"Every day is a new battle with bills upon bills mounting and no way to pay them, thank you so much for everyone's support and donations, every day is being spent crying, screaming, emailing, phoning, it's never-ending."
Ms Harris further explained that her father loved Wales and was a key figure in the Oakfield community in Cwmbran, enjoying darts and pool.
However, he had moved to Thailand as a "testing phase."
About the health costs she added: "We have contacted the Welsh minister and ombudsman but that can take anywhere up to eight weeks which we do not have, dad's health is declining."
Ms Harris has set up a fundraiser to cover the cost of her father's treatment.
To date, more than half of the £7,000 target has been raised.
If you wish to donate, visit the GoFundMe page.
However, the total cost may exceed this amount.
The family is unable to pay the current bills, and the hospital has refused to issue a 'fit to fly' certificate, preventing Mr Smith from being flown back to the UK for treatment.
Ms Harris has reached out to the Welsh minister and other MPs for help, but any action may take up to eight weeks.
She continues to ask for prayers and donations from the public for their "lovely softy Baloo the bear of a dad".
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