Australian tourists are hospitalised or die overseas every 2.5 hours as worst countries revealed 

Curious travellers may want to think twice before stepping overseas, as an Australian dies or is hospitalised every 2.5 hours. 

Despite being home to luxurious beaches, flavoursome food and friendly people, South East Asia sees the highest number of Australian deaths.

More than 1,600 jetsetters died while visiting Asian countries last year alone, while thousands more were seriously injured.

One Australia dies every 17 hours in popular tourist destinations including Thailand where Ben French (pictured) died earlier this week after a fatal scooter accident

The 36 -year-old broke his spine, ribs, punctured both lungs and was left with serious brain injuries in Thailand (pictured)

The 36 -year-old broke his spine, ribs, punctured both lungs and was left with serious brain injuries in Thailand (pictured)

The  Fremantle man (pictured) died earlier this week after the fatal accident in Koh Samui 

The Fremantle man (pictured) died earlier this week after the fatal accident in Koh Samui 

More than 1,600 jetsetters died while visiting Asian countries last year while thousands more were seriously injured (stock image)

More than 1,600 jetsetters died while visiting Asian countries last year while thousands more were seriously injured (stock image)

More than 1,600 jetsetters died while visiting Asian countries last year (stock image)

More than 1,600 jetsetters died while visiting Asian countries last year (stock image)

Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam had the highest numbers of Australians die – with 523 deaths happening in the tropical countries last year. 

On average, one Australia dies every 17 hours in those popular tourist destinations with Thailand the place for the highest number of fatalities.

Just yesterday, it was reported Ben French died after a serious scooter crash in Thailand where he broke his spine, ribs, punctured both lungs and was left with serious brain injuries.

The 36-year-old Fremantle man died earlier this week after the fatal accident in Koh Samui in late March.

Another young tourist was also involved in a scooter accident in Thailand, which has the highest number of deaths for Australians, after celebrating her 30th birthday late last year.

Stacey Liddle, from Brisbane, was forced to get her leg amputated after the violent crash near Phuket, leaving her leg with a number of fractures.

Another young tourist lost her leg (pictured) after being involved in a scooter accident in Thailand after celebrating her 30th birthday late last year

Another young tourist lost her leg (pictured) after being involved in a scooter accident in Thailand after celebrating her 30th birthday late last year

Stacey Liddle (pictured), from Brisbane, was forced to get her leg amputated after the violent crash near Phuket, leaving her leg with a number of fractures

Stacey Liddle (pictured), from Brisbane, was forced to get her leg amputated after the violent crash near Phuket, leaving her leg with a number of fractures

CCTV footage revealed a bus smashed into her scooter, knocking her into the chaotic traffic as she was dragged under the bus (Thailand scene pictured)

CCTV footage revealed a bus smashed into her scooter, knocking her into the chaotic traffic as she was dragged under the bus (Thailand scene pictured)

Ms Liddle (injured leg pictured) is one of thousands who visit Thailand - a country which has the highest number of deaths for Australians

Ms Liddle (injured leg pictured) is one of thousands who visit Thailand – a country which has the highest number of deaths for Australians

Emily Collie (pictured) was with her boyfriend in Thailand 2017 when she died in an accident

Emily Collie (pictured) was with her boyfriend in Thailand 2017 when she died in an accident

Thomas Keating, then 22, (left) and Ms Collie (right) were riding jet-skis at Kata Beach when they collided at the Phuket tourist destination

Thomas Keating, then 22, (left) and Ms Collie (right) were riding jet-skis at Kata Beach when they collided at the Phuket tourist destination

CCTV footage revealed a bus smashed into her scooter, knocking her into the chaotic traffic as she was dragged under the bus. 

‘An Australian dies or is hospitalised in Thailand every day, making it one of the most problematic destinations for Australian travellers,’ finder.com.au Travel Insurance Expert Bessie Hassan told News Corp. 

A young couple became involved in a terrible jet-ski accident in Thailand, leaving a woman dead and her surviving boyfriend taking the blame for fatal incident.

Thomas Keating, then 22, and Emily Collie, 20, were riding jet-skis at Kata Beach when they collided at the Phuket tourist destination.

The young woman (pictured with Mr Keating) was dragged from the water and treated by lifeguards but was pronounced dead at hospital

The young woman (pictured with Mr Keating) was dragged from the water and treated by lifeguards but was pronounced dead at hospital

Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam had the highest numbers of Australians die - with 523 deaths happening in the tropical countries last year (stock image)

Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia and Vietnam had the highest numbers of Australians die – with 523 deaths happening in the tropical countries last year (stock image)

Liam Rudd (pictured) was involved in a serious accident when he crashed his motorbike into a tree in Indonesia

Liam Rudd (pictured) was involved in a serious accident when he crashed his motorbike into a tree in Indonesia

The then 24-year-old (pictured) suffered swelling on the brain, a fractured skill and leg injuries where he required emergency surgery to save his life

The then 24-year-old (pictured) suffered swelling on the brain, a fractured skill and leg injuries where he required emergency surgery to save his life

The young woman was dragged from the water and treated by lifeguards but was pronounced dead at hospital.

Australian tourists also find themselves in trouble in the country’s neighbour, Bali.

Liam Rudd was involved in a serious accident when he crashed his motorbike into a tree in Indonesia about three years ago.

The then 24-year-old suffered swelling on the brain, a fractured skill and leg injuries where he required emergency surgery to save his life.

While motor accidents are common in the South East Asian countries, for one young woman it was an ice cube which severely ill. 

Sophia Brockman drank an iced coffee full of contaminated ice cubes during her trip to Vietnam. 

Experts advise jetsetters to make sure they have travel insurance for any overseas trips and to stay across travel warnings.     

While motor accidents like Mr Rudd's (pictured) are common in the South East Asian countries, experts advise those keen to travel to make sure they have adequate travel insurance

While motor accidents like Mr Rudd’s (pictured) are common in the South East Asian countries, experts advise those keen to travel to make sure they have adequate travel insurance



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