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Teen rescued days after migrant shipwreck off Malaysia
At least 26 people died when the boat carrying about 70 migrants capsized.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Miss Universe queens stage mass walkout
Footage shows Nawat Itsaragrisil calling Fátima Bosch ‘a dummy’.
Andrew solicited 40 prostitutes in four days while in Thailand, report claims
Royal historian says the former prince hired the women during diplomatic stay.
Unanswered questions after Kiwi mum's mysterious death in Thailand
Drescher’s son believes there's more to her death than Thai police have revealed so far.
'Best friend': Son’s heartbreak after Kiwi mum found dead in Phuket hotel
Her son is raising funds to bring her home.
Death in paradise: NZ woman's body found in Phuket hotel room
Thai media say the 47-year-old Kiwi's death in Phuket is still under investigation.
Thais mourning Queen Mother’s death spark a run on black clothes
The country has begun a mourning period for the death of Queen Mother Sirikit.
Trump starts Asia trip with trade deals, ceasefire pact and China talks ahead
He co-signed a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire after their deadliest clashes in decades.
Thai royalists begin year-long farewell to Queen Sirikit
The 93-year-old former queen’s body will lie in state at Bangkok’s Grand Palace.
Learning the art of meditation with real monks
Seeking inner peace from an overwhelming world? You may want to head to Thailand.
Inside Luigi Mangione’s missing months
NY Times: Mangione is accused of shooting dead Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare.
Inside Luigi Mangione’s chaotic travels before alleged CEO killing
The 27-year-old has pleaded not guilty to killing Brian Thompson in December.
Thailand plans domestic tourism boost with visitors down
Foreign arrivals are forecast to fall 6% in 2025, the first drop in a decade.
Starlink powers Myanmar scam boom despite global crackdown
Starlink dishes now blanket roofs, powering scam centres beyond authorities’ reach.
From Hamilton to the world: Rising fight star’s biggest test yet
Titus Proctor will step into Bangkok’s iconic Lumpinee Boxing Stadium on October 24.
Why many students in Thailand can’t let their hair down
Students say teachers still humiliate them with forced cuts in class despite court ruling.
Trump’s record on conflicts he says he ended
India’s Prime Minister later denied Trump pressured Delhi to stop fighting Pakistan.
Think wellness travel is just for grown-ups? Think again
These spots focus on the wellbeing of travellers of every age.
Why Bangkok is the ultimate destination for pad Thai lovers
Pad Thai balances sweet, sour, savoury, crunchy, and chewy textures.
Zookeeper killed in lion attack at Bangkok safari park
The victim had worked at Safari World Bangkok for more than 30 years.
Thai top court orders ex-PM Thaksin jailed for one year
He arrived at court smiling alongside daughter Paetongtarn, who later left alone.
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Anutin Charnvirakul takes office as Thai PM, ousts Shinawatra dynasty
He's known for decriminalising cannabis in 2022 as Health Minister.
Changing of the guard: Anutin ousts Shinawatras in Thai political shake-up
Anutin previously served as Deputy PM and legalised cannabis in 2022.
Thailand's acting PM moves to dissolve parliament amid political upheaval
Parliament dissolved as opposition backs rival candidate for PM.
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Why real Thai wellness beats fiction at a fraction of the cost
You don’t need to drop thousands for a wellness retreat in Thailand.
'Scene straight out of a movie': Serial fraudster sentenced after global hotel scams, fake ambulance act
Joshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.
Bat bites, bird strikes, rabies shots: Strangest NZ travel insurance claims
'The amount of people who hit a kangaroo with a rental car is phenomenal.'
'If you have too many inner demons, you shouldn’t play': The NZ woman trying to win Survivor... again
Lisa Holmes walked away with $250,000 in 2018. Now she's back for more.