A Sunshine Coast woman who died while on holiday in Thailand last week has been identified as mother-of-two Brooke Coates.

Long cherished by tropical paradise-seekers the world over, the beaches and islands of Thailand’s Andaman ... a small peninsula between the city of Krabi and Ao Nang, is reached only by boat ...

A well-loved mum-of-two was the picture of happiness as she shared gorgeous photos from her friends' trip to Thailand ... taken inside her Ao Nang Beach resort room at Krabi, a scenic location ...

With nearly 2,000 miles of coastline spanning the Gulf of Thailand and the Andaman Sea ... a brief long-tail boat ride from nearby Ao Nang will reveal thick mangrove forests, turquoise waters ...

Krabi's stunning beaches like Railay and Ao Nang are highlighted attractions ... Krabi is one of the most gorgeous beach destinations in Thailand noted for its turquoise waters, scenic limestone ...