Brooke shared happy photographs from her getaway in Thailand... days later her family are picking up the pieces after tragedy struck the Aussie mum

An Aussie mum has died while overseas just days after sharing happy snaps of a trip to Thailand she took with friends.

Queensland mum-of-two Brooke Coates died suddenly and unexpectedly last week.

The mums devastated family announced her death on March 28, the same day a massive earthquake hit Thailand, Myanmar and parts of China. 

It remains unclear how and when Ms Coates died. 

Ms Coates, believed to be from near Peregian Beach on the Sunshine Coast, left behind her heartbroken partner and two young children aged seven and three.

Heartbroken family struggling to come to terms with the beloved mums death are now desperate to travel overseas and recover her body.

The family has launched a GoFundMe to raise money so they can bring her body back for a funeral.

It hopes to raise money to fund much needed travel costs including international flights and other overwhelming expenses. 

Queensland mum-of-two Brooke Coates (pictured middle) died suddenly and unexpectantly last week while holidaying overseas

Ms Coates passed away just days after sharing happy snaps while on a trip to Thailand with friends

Ms Coates heartbroken sister Shannen Langcake posted a tribute to her late sibling online.  

Our hearts are broken as we navigate the unexpected loss of our beloved Brooke, she wrote.

During this difficult time, Candy, David (and) family are faced with the urgent need to travel overseas to bring her home and arrange for her funeral.

We are reaching out for support to help cover the overwhelming costs of international travel, transportation, and many more expenses.

Ms Langcake said any contribution big or small will be used to help ease the financial burden on the family. 

Brooke is lovingly remembered by her children, who are the centre of everyone’s thoughts and support during this difficult time, she said.

We deeply appreciate your kindness, generosity, and prayers during this heartbreaking time.

The fundraiser had collected almost $14,000 since it was launched on March 28.

Ms Coates died suddenly while overseas

The heartbroken sister also posted a teary tribute to Ms Coates on social media. 

We are deeply heartbroken by the unexpected loss of our beloved stepsister, sister, daughter, mum and aunty, Ms Langcake posted. 

Your love and support during this difficult time mean more than words can express, life won’t be the same without your bubbly, gorgeous smile, Brooke. Rest easy.

Friends of the family also posted social media tributes to the sorely missed mum.  

Oh my goodness, Im so sorry to hear. How heartbreaking I can’t believe this, my heart goes out to all of you xxx, a friend posted. 

Another friend posted: I just don’t have words thinking of you all, you all had such a beautiful bond.

While another friend said: I can’t believe this, my heart goes out to all of you xxx. 

Just days before her death, Ms Coates posted photos and video of her trip to Thailand with girlfriends.

Heartbroken family are struggling to come to terms with the Ms Coatess death

The posts include a video taken inside Ms Coates Ao Nang Beach resort room at Krabi, a beach location near Phuket and south of Bangkok.

Ms Coates also posted photos of her and her friends on the plane, at a Thai airport and enjoying beach activities including jet-skiing.

Ms Coates also appeared in posts believed to have been taken in Koh Samui and Bangkok. 

Daily Mail Australia contacted the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for comment regarding Ms Coates death.