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Thailand: Clean, green... and on the scene
I don't usually like heights. I was reminded of this a couple of times during my time in Koh Samui.

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

<i>Bret Bestic</i>: Ready smiles wearing thin in land of courtesy
A New Zealander caught up in the rioting in downtown Bangkok offers his perspective on the crisis.

Thailand: Confounded in sweltering Bangkok
At Lumphini Park, the lungs of the city, the early morning tai-chi sessions are coming to a graceful conclusion...

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

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

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

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

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

Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.

Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.