It is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I write to tell you that Jim (Thumchok on ThaiVisa) was killed in a motorcycle accident on Friday May 8th.

A thread was started on the day of the accident and we asked ThaiVisa to remove it out of respect for Jim's family and loved ones so that they could be properly notified and not discover the terrible news on the ThaiVisa forum.

Please be considerate - Jim's wife, children, family and friends do read the ThaiVisa forum.

Rest in Peace Jim- you were a gentle giant with a huge heart and you were taken from us far too soon.

Sad news

Best wishes for his kids , it will be hard on them .

My condolences to his family and friends.

Although I never met him he was known on a few other forums as AusJim.

He always came across as a good lad.

RIP.

RAZZ

R.I.P Jim

My condolences to his family and friends.

I speak as a bike rider and Aussie.

Rich

RIP jim. truly tragic. horrible news.

anthony

RIP

Very sad news indeed I did not know him but my deepest condolences to his family and friends.

Derek

R.I.P. Jim

Condolences to the Family and all friends

As a fellow Aussie and a rider.....I hope you rest in peace mate.

Condolences to his family and friends.

On behalf of a very sad Pattaya and all his friends here

RIP Jim

You were one of lifes true gents

You will be missed by many

All condolences. RIP

Always sad to hear that a fellow biker has passed on. Farewell Jim, and my condolences to all his family and friends.

RIP and condolances to all close to him.

My condolences to his family and friends. RIP.

It's truly sad to lose a fellow biker. My warmest condolences to all those close to Jim!

b@

Never knew you big man but RIP mate.

You didn't deserve to go out in this way.

I didn't know him, but had seen him around the forum.

Always sad when an accident happens, more so when the worst happens.

Condolences to all his family and friends. R.I.P

Allan

Jim was on opur ride list and we notified n by his sister in law, very kind of her. We didn't get to see Jim amuch as ew wopuld have liked, but everytime we did it was great time with a great rider. I was looked forward to he next time we would hook up with him. Never once heard a word of anger for him, very helpful and fun person to be with.

We will miss future rides with him. All mt best to his family and friends

Rest in Peace Jim. You will always be remembered.

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Adapted from The Spirit in the Sky - By: Dan Kuryliak

May you have been reborn

On the wings of a mighty steed.

On an endless open highway,

without bonds of civilization to distract or confine thee.

Be free now, Jim, as free as the spirit in the sky.

Rest in peace Jim.

RIP. Have no doubt you are in a better place. Family stay strong Jim is smiling upon you.

Very sad news. RIP Jim. Condolences to the family.

Deepest sympathy to family and friend's.

May he rest in peace.

Terrible news. My thoughts are with his family and friends. Rest In Peace.

I lost 4 very close friends within 2 years in the 70s, Mick,Margaret,Barry & Angela, we were a tight-knit group and always together at weekends, racing camping weekends, Biking holidays in Europe, They were my best friends,

I feel for Jims family and friends, i still have memory back-tracks 30 years on,

R.I.P Jim, and condolences to Family and Friends,

Alex & Pan.

Tragic news.

Sincerest condolences to his family & friends.

RIP Jim

Very sorry to hear this sad news.

Rest in peace, Jim.

Rest in Peace Jim.

Always sad to read such a story.

Very Sad news indeed, my thoughts & prayers are with his family and friends. Rest in Peace Jim.