Bahraini footballer Hakeem freed after Bahrain withdraws extradition request

13 Sept 13:44 Key points summarised by AI

Bahraini footballer Hakeem al-Araibi was freed from detention in Thailand and is expected to return to Australia after Bahrain withdrew its extradition request.
The Thai Criminal Court approved the public prosecutor's request to drop the extradition case, leading to al-Araibi's immediate release.
This reversal followed intense international pressure on the Thai government from human rights organizations, sports bodies like FIFA, and the global community, all advocating for his release and return to Australia, where he was granted asylum.

Cabinet approves ฿10.5bn central fund for flood relief

Yesterday 14:04 Key points summarised by AI

The Cabinet allocated 10.5 billion baht from the fiscal 2027 central emergency fund to provide financial relief for flood victims.
This funding will cover remaining compensation payments and relief operations for severely affected households, as fiscal 2026 funds have been exhausted.