News

Travel Advisories

Fri 17.10.08 For up to date travel advisories in the region please check www.safetravel.govt.nz The travel advisory for Thailand, was last reviewed on 17 OCTOBER 2008 and remains current.

Protests in Bangkok

Wed 08.10.08 On 7 October, violent clashes in central Bangkok outside Parliament House and the Metropolitan Police Headquarters between anti-government protesters and police escalated, resulting in a number of injuries.

Dengue Fever

Wed 13.08.08 There has been a recent upsurge in the number of Dengue Fever cases, causing a number of New Zealanders resident in or visiting Thailand to be hospitalised with the disease.

New Zealand’s UN Human Rights Council Campaign Website

Fri 08.08.08 As one of those countries which played a prominent role in the negotiations to establish the UN Human Rights Council, New Zealand is seeking election to the Council (term 2009-12) in May 2009.

Passport and Consular Fees - Revised Schedule

Tue 24.06.08 Please click here for the revised New Zealand passport and consular fee schedule (Thai baht) wef 1 July 2008

The Cambodian Government on 9 April suspended the issuing of Certificates of Marriage between foreigners and Cambodians.

Fri 11.04.08 This means no legal marriage between a foreign national and a Cambodian can take place, until further notice.

Koh Pha Ngan and the Full Moon Party

Thu 10.01.08 A growing number of young New Zealand travellers are attending the monthly "Full Moon Party" on Koh Pha Ngan - a small island off Koh Samui in the Gulf of Thailand. Any such traveller should be aware of the risks involved.

New Zealand Visa Information

Wed 28.02.07 For information on visas to New Zealand, please contact the Immigration New Zealand Office in Bangkok nzisbangkok@dol.govt.nz

Calling All Kiwis – Registration of New Zealanders Overseas

Wed 14.02.07 The New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade offers a registration service for New Zealanders visiting or residing in a foreign country. The details you provide when you register will help us at the New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok to contact you in an emergency eg. natural disaster, civil disturbance, family emergency, etc, or to pass on information that we wish to alert you about.

Travel to Myanmar

Wed 22.11.06 For travel to Myanmar you should take enough US dollars to fund your stay. Credit cards and travellers' cheques are unlikely to be accepted and there are no ATMs in Myanmar.