Immigration ready to give more time for UNHCR to process Saudi girl’s case

13 Sept 14:11 Key points summarised by AI

Thai immigration officials are prepared to extend Saudi teenager Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunan’s stay, allowing the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) more time to process her asylum request.
The UNHCR has granted Rahaf legitimate refugee status and is actively engaging with Australia and Canada regarding her potential resettlement.
Rahaf, currently under the care and protection of the UNHCR, remains in good health and has consistently declined to meet her family members who traveled to Bangkok.
Her online campaign, launched after being denied entry and facing deportation, successfully attracted widespread attention and prompted human rights organizations and the UNHCR to intervene on her behalf.

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.