New Zealand Embassy Bangkok, Thailand

07-02-12
New Zealand ASEAN Scholar Awards

Education is vital to the New Zealand Aid Programme mission of supporting sustainable development in order to contribute to a more secure, equitable and prosperous world. New Zealand Scholar Awards (NZAS) scholarships are available to citizens from Myanmar, Cambodia and Lao PDR to undertake a postgraduate level study in New Zealand.

23-11-11
Joint Review of the New Zealand - Thailand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP)

The Thai Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Commerce Kittiratt Na-Ranong met with Mr Groser in Honolulu on 12 November 2011 to carry out a general review of the New Zealand-Thailand Closer Economic Partnership Agreement (CEP) which entered into force on 1 July 2005.

17-10-11
New Zealand Donates $100,000 for Thailand Flood Relief

New Zealand will donate NZ$100,000 (THB2.35 million) to support the response to Thailand’s devastating floods, the New Zealand Ambassador to the Kingdom of Thailand, Bede Corry, has announced.

The Ambassador informed Thailand’s Foreign Minister, Dr Surapong Tovichachaikul, of the donation during the Ambassador’s introductory meeting with the Minister earlier this week. 

“As a close friend of Thailand, New Zealand is deeply saddened by the loss of life and damage to property as a result of the floods” Ambassador Corry said

27-07-11
Passport and Consular Fees - Revised Schedule

Fees for New Zealand passports and consular services were revised wef 1 July 2011: 

09-03-11
Christchurch Earthquake Appeal

New Zealand prime minister John Key has announced the launch of a special appeal in response to the Christchurch earthquake.

The appeal is an official global fundraiser for the recovery effort in Christchurch and surrounding areas. It has been launched by the government to reach as many people as possible around the world who wish to help and support Christchurch, and is open for donations from both private and government sources.

09-03-11
Christchurch Earthquake

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake occurred near the city of Christchurch in Canterbury, New Zealand, on 22 February 2011.

Updates on the earthquake are available on the Canterbury Earthquake website (http://canterburyearthquake.org.nz/).

25-11-10
Prime Minister John Key: Pike River Mine Tragedy

http://www.beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech+notes+pike+river+mine+tragedy

23-11-10
New Immigration Act
The Immigration Act 2009 comes into effect from 29 November 2010. It does not make major changes to the criteria under which people apply to travel to and stay in New Zealand.
11-04-10
Travel Advisories

The latest travel advisories for Thailand and other countries in the region can be found at  www.safetravel.govt.nz

11-02-10
Koh Pha Ngan and the Full Moon Party

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.

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