Saudi envoy insists teenager’s case is family affairs, does not affect Thai-Saudi ties

14 Sept 01:55 Key points summarised by AI

The Saudi envoy in Bangkok assured Thai officials that Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun's asylum case is a family affair, not impacting relations between Saudi Arabia and Thailand.
The Saudi charge d’affaires clarified that officials did not demand Rahaf's return but requested Thai authorities ensure her safety, denying claims of passport confiscation.
Rahaf's father and elder brother have arrived in Bangkok, seeking to meet her, with any meeting contingent on Rahaf's consent and UNHCR presence.
Rahaf, initially detained for lacking proper documents, drew international attention through online pleas, prompting UNHCR intervention to prevent her deportation to Kuwait, where she feared for her life.

Flooding persists in Bangkok and 22 provinces

Yesterday 16:00 Key points summarised by AI

Flooding continues across Bangkok and 22 provinces, affecting 604,265 families and approximately 1.83 million people, despite water levels beginning to recede in most areas.
The flood death toll has remained at 80 since mid-September, with fatalities reported across multiple provinces.
Significant impacts are observed in the North, East, Central Plains, and South, with provinces like Ayutthaya, Pathum Thani, and Prachin Buri reporting a high number of affected families.