4 hours ago, Doctor Tom said:

The cost is not an issue that airlines should overly concern themselves with. The body is just freight that requires special handling and documentation. You want it, you pay for it, personally, I don't see the point of the expense. As another poster said, ashes are easy.

whart special handing is required.. other than it is just a box ?

1 hour ago, Ralf001 said:

whart special handing is required.. other than it is just a box ?

Its called the IATA 'Special Handling Code' and is also covered by the ICAO Process Code. You can look it up on google if you are that interested. It is hardly 'just a box'.

RIP Ms Stapleton.

A sad loss of a young life

Condolences to her friends and family who are no doubt truly shocked by this sad event

RIP

In all my years of riding a motorcycle in Phuket, 11 as a permanent resident my biggest fear was getting dragged beneath another vehicle. Especially the big rigs and buses where who knows how long the driver has been without sleep.

RIP young lady, wrong time, wrong place.

10 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

I know this is true in the UK but is it possible in Oz?

Yes, if you have a car license, you are allowed to ride a motorcycle up to 50cc

UPDATE

Australian Runner Killed in Koh Samui Motorcycle Crash

What a waste, her family and friends must be devastated

On 6/13/2026 at 2:21 PM, CharlieH said:

When I see these accidents and serious injuries involving motorcycles here, I always wonder did they have a motorcycle licence? did they EVER even ride a motorcycle in their homeland? - I bet the answer in many cases is NO.

We all know how lethal Thai roads can be, even for those with experience, but to allow them loose with nothing is just wrong!

There should be more accountability for the people who rent these things out. Make them ensure the rider has at least an appropriate licence and adequate insurance.

On 6/13/2026 at 2:21 PM, CharlieH said:

When I see these accidents and serious injuries involving motorcycles here, I always wonder did they have a motorcycle licence? did they EVER even ride a motorcycle in their homeland? - I bet the answer in many cases is NO.

We all know how lethal Thai roads can be, even for those with experience, but to allow them loose with nothing is just wrong!

There should be more accountability for the people who rent these things out. Make them ensure the rider has at least an appropriate licence and adequate insurance.

On 6/13/2026 at 2:21 PM, CharlieH said:

When I see these accidents and serious injuries involving motorcycles here, I always wonder did they have a motorcycle licence? did they EVER even ride a motorcycle in their homeland? - I bet the answer in many cases is NO.

We all know how lethal Thai roads can be, even for those with experience, but to allow them loose with nothing is just wrong!

There should be more accountability for the people who rent these things out. Make them ensure the rider has at least an appropriate licence and adequate insurance.

I agree that the shops renting the motorcycles should provide helmets too even though many locals fail to use helmets too.