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Thailand resumes flights, ferry services as tropical storm slows

 

Fallen electricity poles are seen along a road as tropical storm Pabuk approaches the southern province of Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand, January 4, 2019. REUTERS/Krittapas Chaipimon

 

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand resumed flights on Saturday to its southern provinces, as the first tropical storm in 30 years slowed and headed into the Andaman Sea, leaving behind a trail of homes damaged by fallen trees or blown-off roofs, and disrupted power networks.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076464-thailand-resumes-flights-ferry-services-as-tropical-storm-slows/

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Layan lockout: Public access denied amid Supreme Court wrangle for B10bn beachfront land

By The Phuket News

 

One of the gates that once allowed access to Layan Beach is now chain-locked to prevent trespassers. Photo: The Phuket News
 

PHUKET: MaAnn Samran, Chief of the Cherng Talay Tambon Administration Organisation (OrBorTor) is advising people to keep clear and not enter any gates installed at properties along the Layan beachfront while the Supreme Court hears an appeal by five people claiming to own the land in question.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076467-layan-lockout-public-access-denied-amid-supreme-court-wrangle-for-b10bn-beachfront-land/

 

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Latest : Severe weather warning as Pabuk leaves trail of damage

By Marisa Chimprabha 
The Nation

 

 

Tropical storm Pabuk that swept across Nakhon Si Thammarat province late yesterday has already moved into the Andaman Sea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076429-pabuk-thrashes-into-the-south/

 

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Tuna sells for record $3 million in auction at Tokyo's new fish market

By Angie Teo

 

Kiyomura Co's President Kiyoshi Kimura (C), who runs a chain of sushi restaurants Sushi Zanmai, poses with a 278kg bluefin tuna, priced with a 333,600,000 yen bid at the Toyosu fish market's first tuna auction this year at his sushi restaurant in Tokyo, Japan, January 5, 2019. REUTERS/Kim Kyung-Hoon

 

TOKYO (Reuters) - The owner of a Japanese sushi restaurant chain on Saturday set a record by paying more than $3 million for a bluefin tuna in the year's first auction at Tokyo's new fish market, exceeding his own record price of 2013.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076469-tuna-sells-for-record-3-million-in-auction-at-tokyos-new-fish-market/

 

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Maradona out of hospital after internal bleeding scare

 

FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Ascenso MX - Final Second Leg- San Luis v Dorados - Alfonso Lastras Stadium, San Luis Potosi, Mexico - December 2, 2018 Dorados coach Diego Maradona arrives at Alfonso Lastras stadium REUTERS/Henry Romero/File Photo

 

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine soccer great Diego Maradona was released from hospital after being admitted earlier on Friday with internal bleeding in the stomach which was discovered during routine examinations, his daughter Dalma said.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076470-maradona-out-of-hospital-after-internal-bleeding-scare/

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China's Xi calls on army to be battle-ready

 

China's President Xi Jinping attends a welcome ceremony for German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (not pictured) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China December 10, 2018. REUTERS/Jason Lee/Files

 

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China's armed forces must strengthen their sense of urgency and do everything they can to prepare for battle, President Xi Jinping told a meeting of top brass on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076474-chinas-xi-calls-on-army-to-be-battle-ready/

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Pabuk to cross Phuket

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana breaks the news after a meeting at Phuket Provincial Hall this morning (Jan 5). Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: The centre of tropical storm Pabuk is forecast to cross Phuket later today (Jan 5), after cross Ao Leuk in Krabi overnight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076429-pabuk-thrashes-into-the-south/

 

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Airports return to normal after storm cancellations

By The Nation

 

All airports in the Southern region resumed services on Saturday after tropical storm Pabuk travelled out of the region into the Andaman Sea.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076480-airports-return-to-normal-after-storm-cancellations/

 

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JonBenet Ramsey's brother settles lawsuit with CBS - attorney

By Keith Coffman

 

FILE PHOTO: Burke Ramsey arrives for the burial service of his mother Patsy Ramsey in Marietta, Georgia on June 29, 2006. REUTERS/Tami Chappell /File Photo

 

DENVER (Reuters) - The brother of slain Colorado child beauty queen JonBenet Ramsey has settled the lawsuit he filed against CBS Corp <CBS.N> over a documentary theorizing that he killed her, both sides said on Friday.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076548-jonbenet-ramseys-brother-settles-lawsuit-with-cbs-attorney/

 

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Britney Spears suspends shows after dad 'almost died'

 

FILE PHOTO: Singer Britney Spears accepts the Vanguard Award at the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., April12, 2018. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Britney Spears said on Friday she was pulling out of her upcoming Las Vegas concerts and other work commitments to be with her family after her father was taken ill.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076553-britney-spears-suspends-shows-after-dad-almost-died/

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Hollywood ready to party in (possibly) Trump-free Golden Globes

By Jill Serjeant

 

FILE PHOTO: Actor Bradley Cooper accepts the the 32nd American Cinematheque Award during a ceremony to honor him in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., Nov. 29, 2018. REUTERS/Danny Moloshok/File Photo

 

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Golden Globes kick off the showbusiness awards season on Sunday with Hollywood apparently in the mood for a party, and with plenty to celebrate.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076557-hollywood-ready-to-party-in-possibly-trump-free-golden-globes/

 

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Ecumenical Patriarch signs decree granting Ukraine church independence

By Daren Butler and Bulent Usta

 

Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Metropolitan Epifaniy, head of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, attend a signing ceremony marking the new Ukrainian Orthodox church's independence, at St. George's Cathedral, the seat of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, in Istanbul, Turkey January 5, 2019. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

 

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - The spiritual head of Orthodox Christians worldwide formally granted independence to the Ukrainian church on Saturday, marking an historic split from Russia which Ukrainian leaders see as vital to the country's security.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076564-ecumenical-patriarch-signs-decree-granting-ukraine-church-independence/

 

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Dangerous driver, brakes blamed for pickup landing in Phuket jungle 

By Eakkapop Thongtub

 

The brakes could not prevent the pickup truck from rolling backwards down the hill, said its driver 25-year-old Sarawut Samranwong. Photo: Sapaluk ’Amnuay’ Khunnalak
 

PHUKET: A pickup truck loaded with tiles rolled some 40 metres backwards down a side street off Kata Hill this morning after the brakes failed to hold the heavily laden pickup on the steep slope, according to the 25-year-old driver.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076566-dangerous-driver-brakes-blamed-for-pickup-landing-in-phuket-jungle/

 

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Phuket boats clear to leave port as Pabuk passes

By The Phuket News

 

Phuket Marine Office Acting Director Wiwat Chitchertwong (left) announced that the ban will be lifted at midnight tonight. Photo: PR Dept
 

PHUKET: Phuket Marine Office Acting Director Wiwat Chitchertwong has confirmed that the ban on boats from leaving shore for safety reasons due to the weather fallout from tropical storm Pabuk will be lifted, effective midnight tonight.

 

Full story: https://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/1076567-phuket-boats-clear-to-leave-port-as-pabuk-passes/

 

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