Six finalists of NZ's Next Top Model have been snapped filming an episode of the show in Thailand.

I don't usually like heights. I was reminded of this a couple of times during my time in Koh Samui.

Getting more Bangkok for your buck is fraught with pitfalls for rookie westerners.

The temples at Ayutthaya - one of UNESCO's world heritage sites - offer a treasured glimpse into Thailand's glorious past.

Kamolket Akahad was treating an injured man, dressed as a medic, when she was shot and killed.

Andrew Buncombe of The Independent describes the visceral scenes of death and destruction behind the Red Shirts' barricade.

Prime Minister John Key has been ranked in a list of the top 20 wealthiest leaders in the world.

A New Zealander caught up in the rioting in downtown Bangkok offers his perspective on the crisis.

Kiwi visitors in Bangkok have yet to contact authorities or fly out early despite escalating violence and reports of one Kiwi being injured.

Chances of a negotiated settlement of Thailand's two-month political standoff look very bleak.

Thailand's Cabinet is due to hold an emergency meeting in the face of unrelenting anti-government street protests.

A major hospital has evacuated patients and suspended all but emergency surgery.

Thai authorities have suspended Bangkok's mass transit service, stranding commuters and tourists, after protesters tried to block trains.

Mfat has updated its travel advisory for Thailand in the wake of mounting political protests that have so far seen 18 people killed.