Emily's mother Sally Collie (centre) is comforted at her funeral service. Picture: Ian Currie

Thomas Keating, 22, pleaded guilty at Phuket Provincial Court and was yesterday was handed a one-year sentence — suspended for two years — for criminal negligence that led to the death of Emily Jayne Collie on February 6.

The charge specified that “the accused committed the crime without intent but also without care.” He was fined 5,000 baht ($A189) and was allowed to leave Thailand. He had been barred from leaving the country pending the completion of his trial.

Thomas Keating and Emily Collie were on holiday in Thailand. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied

Thomas Keating was blocked from leaving Thailand after the accident. Picture: SuppliedSource:Supplied

Renting a personal jetski is popular at many Thai beach resorts. Keating has said he was blinded by the sun when his jetski crashed into hers. She died of severe neck and shoulder injuries.

Keating was accompanied by family members, his lawyer and Craig Ferguson, the Australian Consul-General for Phuket in court on Thursday.

He declined to comment to reporters after leaving the court.

Soon after last month’s tragedy, Keating wrote a heartfelt tribute to his 20 -year-old partner on his Facebook page.

“I love you so much Emily and I wish I could just bring you back into my arms. I’m so broken and I know I’ll never never be able to mend.”

Emily's mother Sally Collie (centre) is comforted at her funeral service. Picture: Ian CurrieSource:News Corp Australia