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.

At Lumphini Park, the lungs of the city, the early morning tai-chi sessions are coming to a graceful conclusion...

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.

Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.

A kung fu "Grand Master" who left New Zealand after a scandal in which one of his students died was detained by police on serious weapons charges in Thailand.

Katy Perry has sparked pregnancy rumours after posting a series of cryptic messages on Twitter.

Flight Centre's "Fly for free" promotion breached the Fair Trading Act by offering deals that didn't exist and tickets that weren't available.