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![Venomous snake found in plane overhead storage on AirAsia flight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Venomous snake found in plane overhead storage on AirAsia flight
Passengers either rushed to get away or get a better look at the snake. No thankssssss!
![Destination deals from Bangkok to Peru](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Destination deals from Bangkok to Peru
Hike the Inca Trail, cruise the Australian coastline and more.
![‘I’ll kill you all’: German man diverts Bangkok plane threatening wife, crew](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
‘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=808)
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=808)
'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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
Room check: We review Bangkok's Nouvo City hotel
This hotel has a great location, perfect for first-time visitors to the city.
!['Gymnast' falls from Bangkok airport rafters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Gymnast' falls from Bangkok airport rafters
"Distressed" tourist performing gymnastics on steel wires for several hours before fall.
![Crews battle Bangkok skyscraper blaze](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Crews battle Bangkok skyscraper blaze
People are trapped in a burning high-rise building in Bangkok, Thailand where it is believed at least one person has already died.
![10 sought after shrine bombing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
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=808)
Macabre museum of death
Emily Gibson discovers the gruesome displays on offer at Bangkok's Siriraj Medical Museum - the Museum of Death.