21 May 2014

Business as usual in Bangkok for NZer

6:41 am on 21 May 2014

A New Zealander living in Bangkok says it is business as usual in the Thai capital.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade says 990 New Zealanders are registered as being in Thailand.

MFAT says 990 New Zealanders are living in Thailand.

MFAT says 990 New Zealanders are living in Thailand. Photo: AFP FILE

Its advice for tourists is under review, but a high-risk warning is in place for the southern provinces and border regions, and some caution is advised elsewhere.

Giles Peach has been living in Bangkok for 10 years and is not concerned for his safety at the moment.

Mr Peach said there has not been the same degree of violence and intimidation during recent protest action, compared with protests in 2010.