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![Thailand’s PM wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalised](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Thailand’s PM wants to outlaw cannabis, 2 years after it was decriminalised
In the 2023 elections, all major parties promised to restrict cannabis for medical use.
![Fran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Fran O’Sullivan: Did Luxon land the right moves in Southeast Asia?
Luxon brought a human dimension to the serious international work.
![Discover dream getaways: Thailand, Australia, NZ, Antarctica deals inside](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Discover dream getaways: Thailand, Australia, NZ, Antarctica deals inside
Unlock the best travel deals to Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, and Antarctica.
![Luxon advances 'very big reset' on foreign policy with SE Asia trip](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Luxon advances 'very big reset' on foreign policy with SE Asia trip
Global issues such as Middle East conflict did not overshadow SE Asia mission, says Luxon.
![Luxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war games](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Luxon concerned about ‘unsafe’ South China Sea activity amid new US-Philippines war games
The PM has landed in the Philippines after a quick visit to Thailand's capital Bangkok.
![Audrey Young: Luxon’s Philippines visit follows years of neglect, but the PM and his daughter know it well](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Audrey Young: Luxon’s Philippines visit follows years of neglect, but the PM and his daughter know it well
OPINION: The Philippines is a central part of the US 'lattice' response to China.
![NZAero in multimillion-dollar parts deal for Thai military trainers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
NZAero in multimillion-dollar parts deal for Thai military trainers
NZ’s only commercial aircraft maker will provide parts and maintenance.
!['I’m an extrovert, I’m relational and I know the markets well:' Luxon on his foreign foray](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
'I’m an extrovert, I’m relational and I know the markets well:' Luxon on his foreign foray
PM's next steps in a push to lift the intensity of NZ's relationships.
![Luxon speaks to media ahead of Southeast Asia trip; NZ is "open for business"](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Luxon speaks to media ahead of Southeast Asia trip; NZ is "open for business"
This will be his last address to media before his trip.
![The Thailand destination that's largely ignored by foreign tourists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The Thailand destination that's largely ignored by foreign tourists
Lampang, in Northern Thailand, remains virtually untouched by tourism.
![NZ brothers remain behind bars after appearing in Phuket court](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
NZ brothers remain behind bars after appearing in Phuket court
The pair were arrested during a larger crackdown on foreigners, a Phuket journalist says.
![Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand can be held for 84 days in overcrowded cells](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Kiwi brothers arrested in Thailand can be held for 84 days in overcrowded cells
The two men were recorded attacking a policeman in Thailand after a routine stop.
![Watch: Moment Kiwi brothers scuffle with Thai cop, snatch gun in roadside fight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Watch: Moment Kiwi brothers scuffle with Thai cop, snatch gun in roadside fight
The pair allegedly attempted to bribe the officer after he arrested them.
![How Fonterra aims to milk Thai consumer market](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
How Fonterra aims to milk Thai consumer market
A Philly cheesesteak roll in Bangkok among the dishes linked to Fonterra's ambitions.
![Hamilton Old Boys beat them all in Bangkok](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Hamilton Old Boys beat them all in Bangkok
Hamilton Old Boys beat Jam Boys 26-19 in Bangkok International 10s final.
![Former Thai PM released on parole after serving six months in hospital](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Former Thai PM released on parole after serving six months in hospital
Former Thai PM left wearing a neck support, a sling on his right arm and a surgical mask.
![Is weed legal in Thailand? Thai government u-turn on legal cannabis tourism](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Is weed legal in Thailand? Thai government u-turn on legal cannabis tourism
Just 18 months after Thailand voted to make cannabis legal it could be backtracking.
![How travelling to Southeast Asia will educate your kids better than any classroom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
How travelling to Southeast Asia will educate your kids better than any classroom
Foster respect for different cultures, wildlife conservation and ethical travel choices.
![The fake FaceTime kidnap: Kiwi arrested in Thailand over abduction hoax](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
The fake FaceTime kidnap: Kiwi arrested in Thailand over abduction hoax
'Interpol contacted Thai police ... but when we arrived, they were having a party.'
![Social media skydiver dies in fall from 29-storey tower block in Thailand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=784)
Social media skydiver dies in fall from 29-storey tower block in Thailand
The man attempted a base jump from the roof of a building on to the street below.