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![Don't miss: Loi Krathong](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Don't miss: Loi Krathong
Held on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, Loi Krathong is one of Thailand's most atmospheric traditional festivals.
![The taste of Thailand (+recipe)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
The taste of Thailand (+recipe)
Helen Brierty and Annette Fear share their expertise of Thai cooking in a new book celebrating Asian cuisine.
![Tennis: Davis Cup joy for New Zealand](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Tennis: Davis Cup joy for New Zealand
New Zealand tennis is finally out of the doldrums in the Davis Cup, winning promotion to Asia Oceania zone Group One.
![Tennis: Kiwi pair lose doubles](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Tennis: Kiwi pair lose doubles
Close, but no cigar for New Zealand in the Asia/Oceania Group Two Davis Cup tennis final against Thailand in Bangkok.
![Don't miss: River Kwai Bridge Week](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Don't miss: River Kwai Bridge Week
In World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.
![Drugged tiger cub found with stuffed tiger toys](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Drugged tiger cub found with stuffed tiger toys
Two-month-old tiger cub found amongst stuffed toys at Thailand airport en-route to Iran in woman's luggage.
![Final six for <i>Top Model</i> snapped at Thai beach [spoiler alert]](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Final six for <i>Top Model</i> snapped at Thai beach [spoiler alert]
Six finalists of NZ's Next Top Model have been snapped filming an episode of the show in Thailand.
![Thailand: More Bangkok for your Buck](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Thailand: More Bangkok for your Buck
Getting more Bangkok for your buck is fraught with pitfalls for rookie westerners.
![Thailand: Magnificent ruins offer glimpse into past](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Thailand: Magnificent ruins offer glimpse into past
The temples at Ayutthaya - one of UNESCO's world heritage sites - offer a treasured glimpse into Thailand's glorious past.
![Bangkok: Shopping up a storm](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Bangkok: Shopping up a storm
Up until now I have never managed to be in Bangkok when the Chatuchak Weekend Market is in full swing.
![Medic shot dead in Red Shirt protesters' refuge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Medic shot dead in Red Shirt protesters' refuge
Kamolket Akahad was treating an injured man, dressed as a medic, when she was shot and killed.
![<i>Crisis in Bangkok:</i> Behind the barricades](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
<i>Crisis in Bangkok:</i> Behind the barricades
Andrew Buncombe of The Independent describes the visceral scenes of death and destruction behind the Red Shirts' barricade.
![Key among seriously wealthy emirs, kings and presidents](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=796)
Key among seriously wealthy emirs, kings and presidents
Prime Minister John Key has been ranked in a list of the top 20 wealthiest leaders in the world.