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London's Gatwick airport reopens again after drones sow travel chaos

By Guy Faulconbridge

 

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Passengers wait in the South Terminal building at Gatwick Airport, after the airport reopened to flights following its forced closure because of drone activity, in Gatwick, Britain, December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Toby Melville

 

LONDON, England (Reuters) - London's Gatwick Airport reopened on Friday after a mystery saboteur wrought 36 hours of travel chaos for more than 100,000 Christmas travellers by using drones to play cat-and-mouse with police snipers and the army.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074265-londons-gatwick-airport-reopens-again-after-drones-sow-travel-chaos/

 

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Roberts, liberal justices snub Trump bid to enforce asylum policy

By Andrew Chung and Lawrence Hurley

 

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FILE PHOTO: Immigrants from Central America and Mexican citizens, who are fleeing from violence and poverty, queue to cross into the U.S. to apply for asylum at the new border crossing of El Chaparral in Tijuana, Mexico, November 24, 2016. REUTERS/Jorge Duenes/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Supreme Court on Friday dealt a setback to President Donald Trump by refusing to allow his administration to implement new rules prohibiting asylum for people who cross the U.S. border illegally, with conservative Chief Justice John Roberts joining the four liberal justices in denying the request.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074266-roberts-liberal-justices-snub-trump-bid-to-enforce-asylum-policy/

 

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U.S. Justice Ginsburg, 85, has malignant nodules removed from lung

By Lawrence Hurley

 

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FILE PHOTO: U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is seen during a group portrait session for the new full court at the Supreme Court in Washington, U.S., November 30, 2018. REUTERS/Jim Young/File Photo

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on Friday underwent surgery in New York to remove two cancerous nodules in her left lung, the latest serious health issue experienced by the 85-year-old liberal jurist, a court spokeswoman said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074267-us-justice-ginsburg-85-has-malignant-nodules-removed-from-lung/

 

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Thousands join rally to 'rejoice' over Orban's reforms

By Gergely Szakacs

 

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Demonstrators hold a Hungarian flag with the message "Orban go away" during a protest against a proposed new labor law, billed as the "slave law", in front of the parliament building in Budapest, Hungary December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Marko Djurica

 

BUDAPEST (Reuters) - Thousands of Hungarians joined a march in Budapest on Friday led by spoof political party MKKP "to support government policies, Christmas and snowfall" - the latest in a string of demonstrations stoked by controversial reforms.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074269-thousands-join-rally-to-rejoice-over-orbans-reforms/

 

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Chinese student accused of trying to poison U.S. college roommate

By David DeKok

 

HARRISBURG, Pa. (Reuters) - A Chinese student attending Lehigh University in Pennsylvania has been arrested and charged with attempting to murder his roommate of four years with a component of rat poison he ordered online, prosecutors said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074270-chinese-student-accused-of-trying-to-poison-us-college-roommate/

 

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U.S. government shutdown looms as lawmakers seek last-minute compromise

By Ginger Gibson, Steve Holland and Susan Heavey

 

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U.S. President Donald Trump listens to questions from reporters about an impending U.S. Government shutdown as he participates in a bill signing ceremony for the “First Step Act” and the “Juvenile Justice Reform Act” in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, U.S., December 21, 2018. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts

 

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Friday there was a good chance the Senate would not approve his demand for $5 billion towards funding his long-demanded border wall and that there probably would be a partial U.S. government shutdown at midnight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074271-us-government-shutdown-looms-as-lawmakers-seek-last-minute-compromise/

 

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Liverpool seal Christmas top spot as Salah and Van Dijk sink Wolves

By Simon Evans

 

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Wolverhampton Wanderers v Liverpool - Molineux Stadium, Wolverhampton, Britain - December 21, 2018 Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with Virgil van Dijk REUTERS/Darren Staples

 

WOLVERHAMPTON, England (Reuters) - WOLVERHAMPTON WANDERERS 0 LIVERPOOL 2

 

Liverpool will spend Christmas on top of the Premier League after goals from Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk earned them a 2-0 win at Wolves on Friday, opening up a four-point lead over second-placed Manchester City.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074272-liverpool-seal-christmas-top-spot-as-salah-and-van-dijk-sink-wolves/

 

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Nasdaq in bear market, first of the three major U.S. indexes

By Caroline Valetkevitch

 

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The Nasdaq logo is displayed at the Nasdaq Market site in New York September 2, 2015. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid

 

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Nasdaq Composite Index <.IXIC> confirmed on Friday it is in a bear market for the first time since 2008, underscoring fears that the longest bull run in history for U.S. stocks could soon be over.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074273-nasdaq-in-bear-market-first-of-the-three-major-us-indexes/

 

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Thai No 1 shocked at stayaway fans

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

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Atthaya Thitikul (am) applauds Kiradech Aphibarnrat during their foursomes round in the Amata Friendship Cup on Friday . (Photo credit to Naratip Srisupab/SEALs Sports Images) .

 

Kiradech in disbelief as Japanese fans outnumber Thais in glamorous event.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074274-thai-no-1-shocked-at-stayaway-fans/

 

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Past Perfect

By Pattarawadee Saengmanee 
The Nation Weekend

 

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The original Thai-style residence, actually two houses conjoined, is undergoing a major renovation, strengthening a structure that’s intended to inspire future generations of artists.

 

Heritage is never in haste, but the spectre of a high-rise condo adjacent lends urgency to revamping the old Bangkok home of Prince Naris

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074282-past-perfect/

 

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Brit who broke neck diving into shallow end of pool to return home on Christmas Day 

Kate Buck

 

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Sophie Wilson, 24, broke two vertebrae in her spine by diving into a shallow pool in Thailand on December 1  (Picture: Leicester Mercury/BPM Media)

 

A British woman who was left with no feeling from her chest down after diving into a shallow pool in Thailand will begin her long journey home on Christmas Day.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074285-brit-who-broke-neck-diving-into-shallow-end-of-pool-to-return-home-on-christmas-day/

 

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A sucker for a pretty face! Thai man conned twice puts his dad in charge of his money

 

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Image: Amarin TV

 

A Thai man who has earned the moniker "Transfers quickly" has been sucked in and spat out by another woman claiming to be attractive and in need of funds online. 
 
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Authorities investigate after online firestorm about travel rip-offs in Krabi

 

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Image: Sanook

 
Sanook reported that Thai social media was red-hot with comment about rip-offs for travel from Krabi Airport to Ao Nang and travel around the beach area. 
 
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Thais conning Thais! This time it's a 30 million baht ponzi scheme run from Australia

 

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Following strange claims earlier in the week that Thais don't con Thais comes news that a Thai woman and her gang operating out of Melbourne and Sydney has ripped off 100 of her compatriots. 
 
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Walking Street: An accident waiting to happen as fire trucks still can't get down

 

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Image: Sophon Cabe TV

 
Sophon Cabe TV reported that appeals more than a year ago for businesses in Walking Street, South Pattaya, to comply with regulations about their signs had fallen on deaf ears.
 
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Chinese tourist numbers increase following visa fee exemption

By The Nation 

 

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More Chinese tourists' arrived in Thailand in November following the exemption of visa on arrival fee, although the growth is still negative, the Tourism and Sports Ministry reported.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074306-chinese-tourist-numbers-increase-following-visa-fee-exemption/

 

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SPECIAL REPORT: Blood-hued Phayung almost gone as corrupt officials pave way for logging

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE NATION WEEKEND 

 

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Chaiwat inspected a dead elephant in Buntrik-Yodmon wildlife sanctuary in mid November.

 

BY KAENG E-KHIEW Waterfall in northeastern Buntrik-Yod Mon Wildlife Sanctuary a mature male elephant lay dead, with traces of a highly volatile bullet left in its mouth and its bud. Another AK47 bullet was found buried in its ribs.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074310-special-report-blood-hued-phayung-almost-gone-as-corrupt-officials-pave-way-for-logging/

 

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