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These monkeys were once revered. Now they are taking over
New York Times: With few tourists these monkeys are getting hungry - and aggressive.
No one knows what Thailand is doing right, but so far, it's working
New York Times: Can Thailand's low rate of Covid-19 infections be attributed to culture?
Trade stoush: Coconut-picking monkeys spark boycott calls
Farmers claims "monkeys are useful tools in picking coconuts," as accusations fly.
Thai city taken over by monkey gangs headquartered in an abandoned cinema
Monkeys are taking over in the city of Lopburi as people cower in their homes.
Eating Thai fruit demands serious effort but delivers sublime reward
New York Times: The region's fruits are like no other.
Thailand eyes travel bubble with NZ
The country wants to open up to others with comparably low rates of infections.
Elephants, long endangered by Thai crowds, reclaim a national park
New York Times: The reprieve for Thailand's wildlife has provoked debate.
How tourism boards turned to takeaways to curry favour around the world
How Thailand took over the high street and Korea our cinemas.
Mercy flight to take stranded Thai nationals home from NZ
Nearly 170 will board a Thai Airways flight departing from Auckland tomorrow.
'It's just wrong': Customers fight $350 Flight Centre fee
Flight Centre travel cancellation fees raise the ire of customers.
Coronavirus: Most overseas arrivals still not getting health checks
New "toughest" rules are not evident yet at Auckland Airport.
Elisabeth Easther's Wonderful World: A strange buzz in Bangkok
A new friend causes a big stir at Bangkok airport in the 90s.
Coronavirus: Airlines plea for help as impact becomes an emergency
Some airlines are reporting 50 per cent passenger no shows, scores of planes grounded.
Revolting discovery: Used face masks 'being re-packaged as new'
A Thai police raid on a recycling factory found used face masks repackaged in boxes.
Coronavirus: Chinese students want 'unfair' travel ban lifted
Students say the ban on coming to New Zealand is unfair and should be lifted.
Driving superstar Greg Murphy on Holden's demise: 'Mistakes were made'
The Holden brand is to be retired from sales in New Zealand and Australia.
First up, last to bed: Tales from a former Contiki tour leader
Every day explorers recount their best travel memories to Elisabeth Easther.
Thai gunman's revenge gave way to a random killing rampage
New York Times: The nation is struggling to understand the mass killing.
Thai soldier fatally shot after rampage leaves 26 dead
Gun-rampage sergeant engaged police in hours-long standoff in Thailand shopping mall.
Night of terror: How the Thai mall massacre unfolded
Terrifying details of the shooting rampage in a Thai shopping mall are emerging.
Mall siege: Hundreds rescued, gunman still at large after Thai shooting carnage
The gunman's mother was brought in to the mall to persuade him to give himself up.
'Foolish': Scary response from China's neighbours as virus toll hits 492
A global emergency has been declared. But the response is muted.
A Thai cooking class with a difference
A cooking class in Bangkok is helping refugees find their feet in a new country.
Room check: We review Bangkok's Nouvo City hotel
This hotel has a great location, perfect for first-time visitors to the city.
Coronavirus warning to NZ schools: Keep students away for 14 days
Any at-risk children or teachers should stay away for 14 days.
'You're too big': Airline gets out tape measure ahead of family's flight
The women were heading to Thailand for weight loss surgery.
Human bones found in the garden pond of a wealthy property heir
Just under 300 human bones have been found in the garden pond of a wealthy property heir.
From azure waters, abundant fish to sobering tsunami memorials Thailand delivers
Thailand delivers: The water is so crystal clear it's like snorkelling in gin.
Thai beach couple fined over shameless New Year's act
A couple who were caught on camera having sex on a beach have issued an apology to police.
Kiwi double Olympic medallist locked up in Thai jail
Double Olympic bronze medalist fears for his safety if he returns.
Former hockey player paralysed in bus crash takes first steps after body 'rewired'
Ryan Straschnitzki survived horrific 2018 crash which left 16 of his teammates dead.
The price of recycling old laptops: Toxic fumes in Thailand's lungs
New York Times: Southeast Asia residents concerned for health as E-waste industry booms.