Tributes paid to British base jumper who died in Thailand

Mr Odinson died after his parachute failed to open after he jumped from a building in the beach resort of Pattaya

Tributes have been paid to a British skydiver who died in Thailand while base jumping from a 29-storey building.

The 33-year-old, widely named as Nathy Odinson, was a former photographer at a skydiving centre in Hibaldstow, North Lincolnshire.

Mr Odinson died on Saturday evening when he leapt from an apartment block in the beach resort of Pattaya and his parachute failed to open.

Skydive Hibaldstow said its thoughts were with his friends and family.

In a statement posted on Facebook, the centre said: "As many of you may be aware, Nathy Odinson passed away yesterday.

"He was part of the Hib camera team up until late last year, and we hope you will all take this time to remember the fond memories you have with him."

In response, the skydiving community said "Nathy" had always been "very supportive and encouraging" to less experienced jumpers.

One person wrote: "Really made me feel part of the family, always had time for a chat about nonsense, or to impart a gem of wisdom."

Another commented: "It's heart-breaking that he left us so young, but I hope he's found peace. I'll remember him with a smile. Blue skies, my friend, and a safe journey."

Others spoke of how much they would miss his "massive personality".

Previously, local police in Thailand said they were called to an apartment block on Saturday evening after eyewitnesses reported seeing a person crash through a tree and fall to the ground.

Officers said they found a blue parachute, which had not opened.

Mr Odinson's social media pages suggest that he was an experienced parachutist.

Base-jumping involves jumping from a fixed point - such as a building, bridge or clifftop - and using a parachute to descend to the ground.