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Friends of a south Wales couple killed in a Thailand plane crash are holding a charity music event to remember them.Friends of a south Wales couple killed in a Thailand plane crash are holding a charity music event to remember them.
Bethan Jones from Porth, Rhondda, and Alex Collins were just three days into a round-the-world trip when their plane crashed in Phuket in September.Bethan Jones from Porth, Rhondda, and Alex Collins were just three days into a round-the-world trip when their plane crashed in Phuket in September.
Mr Collins, from Maesteg near Bridgend, was one of 81 killed, and Miss Jones later died in hospital after suffering 50% burns.Mr Collins, from Maesteg near Bridgend, was one of 81 killed, and Miss Jones later died in hospital after suffering 50% burns.
The memorial show featuring bands will take place in Cardiff on Sunday.The memorial show featuring bands will take place in Cardiff on Sunday.
Friends of the couple, who were both 22, said the main aim of the event at Clwb Ifor Bach was to show how much they were loved and missed. Ms Jones' brother, Dewi, said the evening seemed the "perfect way" of paying tribute to the couple, who both loved watching bands live.
They said holding the evening was an appropriate way of doing so as both had been big music fans and had enjoyed going to live shows. Funds from the event at Clwb Ifor Bach will be donated to brain injury charity Headway, and the burns unit at Morriston Hospital in Swansea.
Charity event I know it sounds funny but only recently we've started to see how Bethan was, or how she was viewed by other people. Dewi Jones
"We decided to go for those two charities because in the crash my sister was badly burnt and evidently that's what caused her to pass on," explained Mr Jones.
"Alex passed away from severe head trauma, so we thought if we could raise money and help charities, they were the two best local charities to go for."
Members of the six bands who will be performing either knew of, or were friends of the couple.Members of the six bands who will be performing either knew of, or were friends of the couple.
Funds raised from the evening will be donated to brain injury charity Headway, and the burns unit at Morriston Hospital in Swansea. Mr Jones said it had been difficult for the family to come to terms with losing his sister, but they had gathered tremendous support from the Rhondda community.
A total of 123 passengers, mostly foreign tourists, were on the One-Two-Go flight from Bangkok when the jet slid off a runway and burst into flames. "It's been difficult for all of us to be honest with you. We all deal with it in our individual ways, but we've had support from friends and family. It's just been amazing and I think that's what helped us to pull through really.
Mr Collins was initially declared missing after the crash, but his death was later confirmed and his body was flown home for a funeral service in Maesteg. The plane appeared to slide off the runway in Phuket, Thailand
Two days after the crash, Miss Jones was flown from Phuket to a special unit in Bangkok General Hospital, and her family flew out to be by her side A total of 123 passengers were on the One-Two-Go flight from Bangkok when the jet slid off a runway and burst into flames.
But over a week later it was confirmed the former student, who had gained first class honours in her English degree, had died. Mr Collins was initially declared missing after the crash, but his death was later confirmed.
'Sense of humour' Two days after the crash, Miss Jones was flown from Phuket to a special unit in Bangkok General Hospital, and her family flew out to be by her side.
The head teacher of Porth County Community School where Miss Jones had been a pupil, paid tribute to her as a "delightful, caring person who respected the views and feelings of those she came into contact with". Mr Jones, who had found where his sister was in hospital by checking websites, said he did not think he would ever get over losing her.
Steve Bowden said she had been popular with both staff and students. "To be honest with you, I never will. She was my baby sister".
"She was always cheerful with a gentle sense of humour and a relaxed manner that endeared her to both her peers and teachers," he said. Mr Jones added; "I know it sounds funny but only recently we've started to see how Bethan was, or how she was viewed by other people.
Mr Collins' parents remembered him as an "intelligent, polite and considerate young man with an extraordinary sense of humour" and a "great zest for life". "From letters, from where she's worked, all her past employers have sent letters saying how terrific she was, always willing to help, lend a hand."