California wildfire becomes largest on record in the state

 

FILE PHOTO: Firefighters keep watch on the Thomas wildfire in the hills and canyons outside Montecito, California, U.S., December 16, 2017. REUTERS/Gene Blevins/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A sprawling Southern California wildfire that has been burning through rugged, drought-parched coastal terrain since Dec. 4 has become the largest on record in the state, state fire officials said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017214-california-wildfire-becomes-largest-on-record-in-the-state/

 

The week that was in Thailand news: Mad Dogs and Englishmen

 

 

“In tropical climes there are certain times of day,

When all the citizens retire,

To take their clothes off and perspire,

It’s one of those rules the greatest fools obey.”

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017188-the-week-that-was-in-thailand-news-mad-dogs-and-englishmen/

Group calls for strengthening gender equality law

By PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

AN LGBTIQ rights group has called for changes to the Gender Equality Act to improve enforcement of the law, noting that it took over a year for action to be taken on a clear case of gender injustice – and even then the response was too weak.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017233-group-calls-for-strengthening-gender-equality-law/

 

Injured Toon in Chiang Rai as donations hit B984m

 

 

With injuries in his left shoulder, rocker Artiwara Kongmalai, better known as Toon Bodyslam, ended the 53th day of his charity run on Saturday (Dec 23) at Pukaeng School in Chiang Rai’s Phan district as donations hit 984.9 million baht.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017234-injured-toon-in-chiang-rai-as-donations-hit-b984m/

 

Both suspects in Nontiya’s murder sent to prison

 

 

There are two suspects in the murder of Nontiya Krowjatturat, a dental official at Tambon Salui Hospital in Chumphon’s Tha Sae district, and both have been arrested and detained in prison pending further legal proceedings, police said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017236-both-suspects-in-nontiya’s-murder-sent-to-prison/

 

Prayut’s code explained

By The Nation

 

 

What does the latest Article 44 order to allow political parties to begin their activities ahead of the next general election mean? Somroutai Sapsomboon and Jintana Panyaarvudh answer some questions

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017237-prayut’s-code-explained/

 

Probe on claims junta is seeking party members

By CHITRAPORN SENWONG 
THE SUNDAY NATION

 

RUMOURS ABOUT APPROACHES TO FORMER MPS ADDRESSED, WHILE PRAYUT DEFINES DEMOCRACY

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017241-probe-on-claims-junta-is-seeking-party-members/

 

Cool weather and popular attractions greet tourists across Thailand

By The Sunday Nation

 

 

MANY PROVINCES have prepared for an influx of tourists during the long holiday season and many tourists have already experienced some cool weather in their travels.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017242-cool-weather-and-popular-attractions-greet-tourists-across-thailand/

 

Toon beats Prayut in ‘most admirable person of year’ poll

By The Nation

 

 

Charity run hero Artiwara “Toon” Kongmalai has been voted the most admirable person of the year, overwhelmingly beating Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha, an opinion survey found.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017244-toon-beats-prayut-in-‘most-admirable-person-of-year’-poll/

 

Claims of gangsters buying police pistols are false, says RTP spokesman

By The Sunday Nation

 

Police across the country come to wait in line to purchase 150,000 pistols endorsed by the Cabinet in 2015.

 

THE ROYAL Thai Police (RTP) yesterday dismissed speculation on social media that gang members were queuing alongside officers to purchase police pistols.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017245-claims-of-gangsters-buying-police-pistols-are-false-says-rtp-spokesman/

 

Old parties cry foul over rules on registration

By The Sunday Nation

 

Nipit Indarasombat, a former Democrat Party MP

 

MAJOR FALL IN MEMBERSHIP FEARED BECAUSE OF LIMITED TIME MADE AVAILABLE; SOME SEE JUNTA TACTIC TO REVAMP POLITICAL SYSTEM

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017246-old-parties-cry-foul-over-rules-on-registration/

 

Everton hold out for 0-0 draw at home to Chelsea

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Everton vs Chelsea - Goodison Park, Liverpool, Britain - December 23, 2017 Everton's Michael Keane attempts to block a shot from Chelsea's Pedro Action Images via Reuters/Carl Recine

 

EVERTON 0 CHELSEA 0

 

Dec 23 (Reuters) - Chelsea found no chink in Everton's defensive armour as the Premier League champions were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw at Goodison Park on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017248-everton-hold-out-for-0-0-draw-at-home-to-chelsea/

Newcastle end four-match losing streak with win at West Ham

By Marc Isaacs

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - West Ham United vs Newcastle United - London Stadium, London, Britain - December 23, 2017 West Ham United's Adrian reacts after Newcastle United's Mohamed Diame scores their second goal Action Images via Reuters/Tony O'Brien

 

(Reuters) - WEST HAM UNITED 2 NEWCASTLE UNITED 3

 

Newcastle United finally got back on the winning trail when they secured a crucial 3-2 win over West Ham on Saturday to move out of the bottom three and end a barren run of four consecutive defeats.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017249-newcastle-end-four-match-losing-streak-with-win-at-west-ham/

 

Kane hits another hat-trick as Spurs cruise past Burnley

By Simon Evans

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Burnley vs Tottenham Hotspur - Turf Moor, Burnley, Britain - December 23, 2017 Tottenham's Serge Aurier in action with Burnley's Ashley Barnes REUTERS/David Klein

 

BURNLEY, England (Reuters) - BURNLEY 0 TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR 3

 

Harry Kane hit a hat-trick for Tottenham as they enjoyed their first away win in the Premier League in nearly three months with a 3-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017250-kane-hits-another-hat-trick-as-spurs-cruise-past-burnley/

 

Last-minute goal leaves United further behind at the top

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Leicester City vs Manchester United - King Power Stadium, Leicester, Britain - December 23, 2017 Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

LEICESTER CITY 2 MANCHESTER UNITED 2

 

Dec 23 (Reuters)- Manchester United fell further behind Manchester City at the top of the Premier League when defender Harry Maguire scored in the final minute of added time to earn Leicester City a 2-2 draw on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017251-last-minute-goal-leaves-united-further-behind-at-the-top/

 

Dominant Manchester City make it 17 in a row

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Manchester City vs AFC Bournemouth - Etihad Stadium, Manchester, Britain - December 23, 2017 Manchester City's Sergio Aguero scores their third goal REUTERS/Andrew Yates

 

(Reuters) - MANCHESTER CITY 4 BOURNEMOUTH 0

 

Goals by Sergio Aguero, who scored twice, Raheem Sterling and Danilo enabled leaders Manchester City to extend their record-breaking run to 17 successive Premier League wins as they thrashed Bournemouth 4-0 on Saturday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017252-dominant-manchester-city-make-it-17-in-a-row/

Stoke victory eases pressure on manager Hughes

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Stoke City vs West Bromwich Albion - bet365 Stadium, Stoke-on-Trent, Britain - December 23, 2017 West Bromwich Albion’s Ahmed Hegazi in action with Stoke City's Jack Butland and Kurt Zouma REUTERS/Scott Heppell

 

(Reuters) - STOKE CITY 3 WEST BROMWICH ALBION 1

 

First-half goals from Joe Allen and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and a late strike by Ramadan Sobhi helped Stoke City seal a 3-1 Premier League victory over West Bromwich Albion on Saturday and ease the pressure on manager Mark Hughes.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017253-stoke-victory-eases-pressure-on-manager-hughes/

Van Dijk left out as Southampton draw with Huddersfield

 

Soccer Football - Premier League - Southampton vs Huddersfield Town - St Mary's Stadium, Southampton, Britain - December 23, 2017 Huddersfield Town’s Laurent Depoitre scores their first goal REUTERS/Peter Nicholls

 

SOUTHAMPTON 1 HUDDERSFIELD TOWN 1

 

Dec 23 (Reuters) - Southampton's Virgil van Dijk was once again left out in the cold as his side drew 1-1 draw at home to Huddersfield on Saturday, with the storm of transfer rumours around the Dutch defender continuing to grow.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017254-van-dijk-left-out-as-southampton-draw-with-huddersfield/

Myanmar, accused of crackdown, invited to U.S. -Thai military exercise

By Idrees Ali

 

Aung San Suu Kyi (C) and Myanmar Military Chief Senior General Min Aung Hlaing arrive (R) in Naypyitaw, Myanmar; March 30, 2016. REUTERS/Ye Aung Thu/Pool

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Myanmar military, which has been accused of ethnic cleansing against the country's Muslim Rohingya minority, has been invited back as an observer in a major multinational military exercise next year led by the United States and Thailand.  

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017256-myanmar-accused-of-crackdown-invited-to-us-thai-military-exercise/

 

Venezuela freeing some jailed activists, may expel diplomats

By Fabian Cambero and Andrew Cawthorne

 

FILE PHOTO: Delcy Rodriguez, president of the National Constituent Assembly, speaks during a meeting of the Truth Commission in Caracas, Venezuela August 16, 2017. REUTERS/Ueslei Marcelino/File Photo

 

CARACAS (Reuters) - Venezuela's leftist government prepared to release some 80 jailed anti-government activists on Saturday, and threatened to expel envoys from Canada and Brazil after criticism over rights.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017257-venezuela-freeing-some-jailed-activists-may-expel-diplomats/

 

Why did I have reservations about leaving Thailand for a short business trip back to the UK?

 

 

Inspire is delighted to have teamed up with Dan about Thailand vlogs to bring you his latest vlog from in and around Thailand.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017259-why-did-i-have-reservations-about-leaving-thailand-for-a-short-business-trip-back-to-the-uk/

 

Thai Desert Islands Incl those where you risk life & limb

This blog has been provided by Asia Backpackers BLOG for Inspire.

 

 

Have you ever wanted to be alone on your own Desert Island?

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017260-thai-desert-islands-incl-those-where-you-risk-life-limb/

 

FEATURE-Flood-prone Bangkok struggles to keep canal slums dry

Michael Taylor

 

BANGKOK, Dec 23 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Rung, 63, fought a running battle against the rubbish and raw sewage besieging her old home in a wooden slum perched on stilts on the banks of Bangkok’s Lat Phrao canal.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017263-feature-flood-prone-bangkok-struggles-to-keep-canal-slums-dry/

 

Peru's Fujimori taken to hospital from prison in ambulance - local TV

 

FILE PHOTO - Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori is seen during an interview with Reuters at his house in "Hacienda Chiucureo" neighborhood, some 30 km (18 mile) north of Santiago, September 21, 2007. REUTERS/Esteban Medel/File Photo

 

LIMA (Reuters) - Peru's former President Alberto Fujimori was taken from prison to a local hospital late on Saturday by ambulance to undergo treatment for a severe drop in blood pressure and abnormal heart rhythm, Fujimori's doctor told local broadcaster RPP.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017264-perus-fujimori-taken-to-hospital-from-prison-in-ambulance-local-tv/

Mexico murders hit record high, dealing blow to president

 

Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto attends the Plenary Session of the One Planet Summit at the Seine Musicale venue in Boulogne-Billancourt, near Paris, France December 12, 2017. REUTERS/Etienne Laurent/Pool

 

MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - Mexico has this year registered its highest murder total since modern records began, according to official data, dealing a fresh blow to President Enrique Pena Nieto's pledge to get gang violence under control with presidential elections due in 2018.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017266-mexico-murders-hit-record-high-dealing-blow-to-president/

Tropical storm Vinta wipes out Lanao village

 

 

Tropical storm Vinta wiped out an entire village in the Lanao del Norte area of Zamboanga peninsula, leaving at least 133 people dead and dozens still missing on Saturday, The Manila Times Online reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017268-tropical-storm-vinta-wipes-out-lanao-village/

 

37 feared dead in a shopping mall fire in Davao City

 

 

At least 37 people were believe burned alive in a shopping mall in Davao City in Mindanao Saturday, The Philippine Inquirer Online and New Straits Times Online reported on Sunday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017299-37-feared-dead-in-a-shopping-mall-fire-in-davao-city/

 

‘Depressed’ inspector kills himself in police headquarters

By Anurak Pensawat 
The Nation

 

 

A police inspector, who reportedly suffered from stress and depression, committed suicide on Sunday morning by shooting himself in his office in the headquarters of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) in Bangkok.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017300-‘depressed’-inspector-kills-himself-in-police-headquarters/

 

Couple killed as bike crashes into pickup

By Anan Wichitpracha 
The Nation

 

Two boys were orphaned when their parents, who were riding a motorcycle home to see them early yesterday, were killed in a collision with a pickup truck in Pathum Thani province.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017302-couple-killed-as-bike-crashes-into-pickup/

 

Strict speed limits in national parks to prevent wild animals from road accidents

 

 

Motorists have been warned to keep their speed within 60 kph while driving through five national parks to prevent wild animals in the parks being accidentally killed or injured.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1017303-strict-speed-limits-in-national-parks-to-prevent-wild-animals-from-road-accidents/