Elisabeth Easther's Wonderful World: A strange buzz in Bangkok
A new friend causes a big stir at Bangkok airport in the 90s.
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Some airlines are reporting 50 per cent passenger no shows, scores of planes grounded.
Revolting discovery: Used face masks 'being re-packaged as new'
A Thai police raid on a recycling factory found used face masks repackaged in boxes.
Coronavirus: Chinese students want 'unfair' travel ban lifted
Students say the ban on coming to New Zealand is unfair and should be lifted.
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The Holden brand is to be retired from sales in New Zealand and Australia.
First up, last to bed: Tales from a former Contiki tour leader
Every day explorers recount their best travel memories to Elisabeth Easther.
Thai gunman's revenge gave way to a random killing rampage
New York Times: The nation is struggling to understand the mass killing.
Thai soldier fatally shot after rampage leaves 26 dead
Gun-rampage sergeant engaged police in hours-long standoff in Thailand shopping mall.
Night of terror: How the Thai mall massacre unfolded
Terrifying details of the shooting rampage in a Thai shopping mall are emerging.
Mall siege: Hundreds rescued, gunman still at large after Thai shooting carnage
The gunman's mother was brought in to the mall to persuade him to give himself up.
'Foolish': Scary response from China's neighbours as virus toll hits 492
A global emergency has been declared. But the response is muted.
A Thai cooking class with a difference
A cooking class in Bangkok is helping refugees find their feet in a new country.
Room check: We review Bangkok's Nouvo City hotel
This hotel has a great location, perfect for first-time visitors to the city.
Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days
Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.
'You're too big': Airline gets out tape measure ahead of family's flight
The women were heading to Thailand for weight loss surgery.
Human bones found in the garden pond of a wealthy property heir
Just under 300 human bones have been found in the garden pond of a wealthy property heir.
From azure waters, abundant fish to sobering tsunami memorials Thailand delivers
Thailand delivers: The water is so crystal clear it's like snorkelling in gin.
Thai beach couple fined over shameless New Year's act
A couple who were caught on camera having sex on a beach have issued an apology to police.
Kiwi double Olympic medallist locked up in Thai jail
Double Olympic bronze medalist fears for his safety if he returns.
Former hockey player paralysed in bus crash takes first steps after body 'rewired'
Ryan Straschnitzki survived horrific 2018 crash which left 16 of his teammates dead.
The price of recycling old laptops: Toxic fumes in Thailand's lungs
New York Times: Southeast Asia residents concerned for health as E-waste industry booms.
Shocking video shows children thrown from amusement ride seats
The incident which happened in front of fair goers, many of whom were filming the ride.
Six riders violently flung out of seat on amusement ride
The police were forced to shut down the ride.
Kiwis open their pockets to save Ugandan student
Kiwi generosity helps free a Ugandan student stuck in a Thai airport detention centre.
'I just touched his hand': Kiwi killed on Sydney IMAX construction site
Kiwi worker died soon after high pressure water pipe burst on multimillion-dollar project.
Inside the Thai cave rescue: 'How many dead boys before we say no more?'
In June 2018, the world watched and held its breath for 17 days.
'Extremely evil misconduct': Thailand's palace chaos spills into public view
New York Times: Six month after king's coronation, aide after aide has been ousted.
Mars closure: What now for Whanganui workers?
Next collective agreement negotiation at Mars will be all about the people, union says.
Ardern wraps up Bangkok summit with no RCEP
The PM's last meeting in Bangkok was about the RCEP trade deal.
Jacinda Ardern secures upgrade on China free trade deal
Jacinda Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang confirmed the upgrade during talks in Bangkok.
'No viable alternative': Mars factory closure confirmed, 150 jobs to go
Company promises to help affected staff transition to new jobs.
Sheep placenta cream retailer: 'This ingredient has been used for a long time'
And the Agriculture Minister's not the target market.
Ardern gets down to business with movers and shakers
Jacinda Ardern has a sense of deja vu about the RCEP.