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

By Guy Faulconbridge

 

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/

 

Roberts, liberal justices snub Trump bid to enforce asylum policy

By Andrew Chung and Lawrence Hurley

 

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/

 

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

By Lawrence Hurley

 

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/

 

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

By Gergely Szakacs

 

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/

 

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/

 

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

By Ginger Gibson, Steve Holland and Susan Heavey

 

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/

 

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

By Simon Evans

 

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/

 

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

By Caroline Valetkevitch

 

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/

 

Thai No 1 shocked at stayaway fans

By Lerpong Amsa-ngiam 
The Nation

 

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/

 

Democrats, Pheu Thai focus on inequality

By The Nation Weekend

 

The Nation

 

Both parties slam govt for economic shortfalls, accuse it of widening the national income gap

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074275-democrats-pheu-thai-focus-on-inequality/

 

Farewell to an icon

By Phatarawadee Phataranawik 
The Nation Weekend

 

The Nation/Rachanon Intharaksa

 

For 48 years the Dusit Thani Bangkok has been a memory factory. Just ask two long-time admirers whose husbands-to-be proposed to them there

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074278-farewell-to-an-icon/

 

Down on the farm

By Khetsirin Pholdhampalit 
The Nation Weekend

 

The most popular place to take photos at Jim Thompson Farms is the 50-rai pink cosmos field.

 

There’s food, art, fun and great weather too at the annual Jim Thompson Farm Tour

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074279-down-on-the-farm/

 

Widening gap of wealth

By Karnjana Lao 
Nation Graphics

 

Nation Graphics/Karnjana Lao

 

Thailand is among the countries with the largest gap between the rich and the poor, with a disproportionate slice of the national wealth and income going to the wealthiest 1 per cent of the population.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074281-widening-gap-of-wealth/

 

Past Perfect

By Pattarawadee Saengmanee 
The Nation Weekend

 

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/

 

Central has the zone for Yule shopping

By The Nation Weekend 

 

Tree condiment containers, Bt1,200

 

The year of the pig is imminent, and if you want to get rich, be prepared with a piggy bank

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074283-central-has-the-zone-for-yule-shopping/

 

Terra is the Nissan PPV we’ve been waiting for

By Kingsley Wijayasinha 
The Nation Weekend

 

 

Based on the Navara pickup, the late-arriving Terra ppv offers extras to attract interest

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074284-terra-is-the-nissan-ppv-we’ve-been-waiting-for/

 

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

Kate Buck

 

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/

 

Who is mystery "tourist" washed up on Pattaya beach?

 

Image: Sanook

 

A tourist was found washed up on Pattaya beach opposite Soi 5 yesterday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074293-who-is-mystery-tourist-washed-up-on-pattaya-beach/ 

 

 

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

 

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. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074296-a-sucker-for-a-pretty-face-thai-man-conned-twice-puts-his-dad-in-charge-of-his-money/

 

Chiang Mai governor tells "Rot Daeng" drivers: No more fleecing of tourists

 

Image: Daily News

 

The governor of Chiang Mai has finally had enough of song thaews (rot daeng) ripping off tourists in his city.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074297-chiang-mai-governor-tells-rot-daeng-drivers-no-more-fleecing-of-tourists/

Authorities investigate after online firestorm about travel rip-offs in Krabi

 

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. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074298-authorities-investigate-after-online-firestorm-about-travel-rip-offs-in-krabi/

Thais conning Thais! This time it's a 30 million baht ponzi scheme run from Australia

 

Image: INN News

 

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. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074299-thais-conning-thais-this-time-its-a-30-million-baht-ponzi-scheme-run-from-australia/

Walking Street: An accident waiting to happen as fire trucks still can't get down

 

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.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074301-walking-street-an-accident-waiting-to-happen-as-fire-trucks-still-cant-get-down/ 

Upskirt pervert - aged 59 - arrested in Chumpon and fined 1,000 baht

 

Image: Thai Rath
 

A 59 year old pervert taking pictures up the skirts of students and schoolkids in Chumpon has been arrested. 

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074302-upskirt-pervert-aged-59-arrested-in-chumpon-and-fined-1000-baht/

Over 100 road-racing motorcyclists descend on Pattaya roads

By The Nation

 

 

More than 100 motorcyclists took part in road racing on two roads in Pattaya early on Saturday, with no police presence to stop the illegal events.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074305-over-100-road-racing-motorcyclists-descend-on-pattaya-roads/

 

Chinese tourist numbers increase following visa fee exemption

By The Nation 

 

 

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/

 

Patient dies in jump from fourth floor at Chumphon hospital

By The Nation

 

A patient diagnosed with colon cancer died after he jumped from the fourth floor of a hospital in Chumphon's Muang district on Friday night.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074307-patient-dies-in-jump-from-fourth-floor-at-chumphon-hospital/

 

Student killed by truck in Pathum Thani

By The Nation

 

A newly-graduated engineering student was killed early on Saturday when his motorcycle was hit by a truck trailer on a road in Pathum Thani's Muang district.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1074308-student-killed-by-truck-in-pathum-thani/

 

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

By PIYAPORN WONGRUANG 
THE NATION WEEKEND 

 

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/