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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
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
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
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
Foster respect for different cultures, wildlife conservation and ethical travel choices.

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
The man attempted a base jump from the roof of a building on to the street below.

Man given 50-year prison term for insulting Thai monarchy on Facebook
Mongkhon Thirakot, 30, had originally been sentenced last year to 28 years in prison.

Tastes from the motherland: The cuisines of immigrants
Migrant communities are carving new paths for their cuisines in New Zealand.

Thai Foreign Minister 'overjoyed' at Hamas hostage release
Thais the biggest single group of foreigners taken hostage.

Continental trio top list of 10 most visited countries in 2023 so far
Did you follow the crowds this year? Or venture off the beaten track?

Half a world away, Thais pray for loved ones caught in Hamas attacks
New York Times: Dozens of migrant farm workers seized or killed in the raids on Israel.

This is where you'll find one of Thailand’s last untouched paradises
Believe it or not, this idyllic place has barely been touched by tourism.

Otter know better: Menagerie of smuggled animals break loose on Taipei plane
Passengers were alarmed to spot a menagerie of exotic animals crawling around the cabin.

The little-known Thai island where you can swim with pigs
No one's telling porkies, pig-swimming is an easy day trip from Koh Samui.

Is Netflix’s violent and weird 6ixtynin9 this year’s Squid Game?
OPINION: This crime-thriller from Thailand is violent, funny and extremely odd.

China’s economic slowdown reverberates across Asia
Financial Times: South Korea mired in longest manufacturing slump since 1970s.

Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.

Large explosion at a fireworks warehouse in Thailand kills at least 10
At least 118 people were hurt in the blast.

'I thought I was saving them': Man blames China for jailing family
Gao Zhi and family claim China is making threats using their names to control them.

Deer farm now a traditional Thai temple
Take a tour of the traditional Thai temple tucked away in Welcome Bay.

Kiwi feared for his life during ‘nightmare’ stay in Thai detention
‘Surviving hell’: Kiwi speaks out after finally arriving home.

30 days before Thai resort island runs out of water
A resort island has been told it has fewer than 30 days of fresh water.

Opinion: 'Bone-breaker' fever got me - I was sick for days
The ‘Asian tiger’ mosquito that spreads dengue has been spotted in 30 European countries.

'I wish I knew': TikTok influencer urges followers to avoid 'repulsive' wildlife experience
The encounter was shared in the same week as Miami Zoo's kiwi experience.

Looking beyond the tourist traps in Phuket, Thailand
Swap the well-trodden tourist destinations for something offbeat.

'Stay indoors' - Thais warned as weather hots up
The highest temperature in the next 24 hours could reach 43 degrees Celsius

Inside Thailand’s exclusive bar party-loving travellers are desperate to find
Searching travellers have endured dangerous boat rides and broken bones.

Smashing the global market: NZ hosts World Avocado Congress
Auckland welcomed 750 avocado industry players from around the world this week.