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![‘I’ll kill you all’: German man diverts Bangkok plane threatening wife, crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘I’ll kill you all’: German man diverts Bangkok plane threatening wife, crew
The unruly passenger threw food, shouted and tried to burn a blanket using a lighter.
![Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.
!['Stay indoors' - Thais warned as weather hots up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Stay indoors' - Thais warned as weather hots up
The highest temperature in the next 24 hours could reach 43 degrees Celsius
![Covid forces infamous Bangkok brothel to clean up act](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Covid forces infamous Bangkok brothel to clean up act
'Khaosan is so dark and quiet, you can hear the wind blowing there'
![Trapped by pandemic, ships' crews fight exhaustion and despair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Trapped by pandemic, ships' crews fight exhaustion and despair
New York Times: When borders closed, seafarers on ships suddenly had no way home.
![Room check: We review Bangkok's Nouvo City hotel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Room check: We review Bangkok's Nouvo City hotel
This hotel has a great location, perfect for first-time visitors to the city.
![Ten years in Thai jail for tourist grafitti in Chiang Mai](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ten years in Thai jail for tourist grafitti in Chiang Mai
A Canadian and British man were caught spray-painting on the monument in Chiang Mai.
![Coffee to die for in Bangkok's coffin cafe](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Coffee to die for in Bangkok's coffin cafe
The Kid Mai Death Cafe welcomes patrons to "reassess their lives" as they wait for drinks.
![10 sought after shrine bombing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
10 sought after shrine bombing
Several foreigners are believed to be among a network of at least 10 people involved in the Bangkok shrine bombing, according to Thailand's police chief.
![Is it safe to travel to Bangkok?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Is it safe to travel to Bangkok?
Kiwis in Bangkok are being advised to avoid downtown, public and commercial areas in the city following a deadly blast that claimed the lives of at least 22 people.
![Is this the man responsible?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Is this the man responsible?
Second blast in Bangkok as police release CCTV images of a suspect reportedly spotted placing a bag at shrine.
![Kiwi paramedic: 'Bodies everywhere'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Kiwi paramedic: 'Bodies everywhere'
New Zealander working with Bangkok ambulance service describes carnage at scene of blast that has killed at least 19 people.
![Explosion has left me on edge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Explosion has left me on edge
NZME reporter Catherine Gaffaney had just arrived in Bangkok when all hell broke loose.
![Q&A: Is it still safe for travellers?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Q&A: Is it still safe for travellers?
Advice for New Zealanders in Thailand or about to travel there.
![Thailand: Menagerie of the macabre](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Thailand: Menagerie of the macabre
Bangkok's hospital museums are educational with a touch of gore, finds Pamela Wade.
![Honeymooners land in conflict](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Honeymooners land in conflict
Married life got off to an explosive start for Kiwi honeymooners Mandy and Dion Butler who were caught in this week's protests in Thailand.
![Macabre museum of death](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Macabre museum of death
Emily Gibson discovers the gruesome displays on offer at Bangkok's Siriraj Medical Museum - the Museum of Death.
![Bangkok for hipsters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bangkok for hipsters
There is a different side to this mad city, one that'd get a tick of approval from even the most hardened hipster. Or aesthete. Or whatever that group with cynical world views and ironic clothing is being called these days.
![Cars bring Bangkok to standstill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Cars bring Bangkok to standstill
They still call it rush hour, only now it lasts most of the day. As car sales soar, there's a noticeable drop in the number of places you can get them out of second gear.