UNHCR ‘dismayed’ by Thailand’s deportation of third Cambodian refugee this month

14 Sept 05:53 Key points summarised by AI

UNHCR condemns Thailand's deportation of a third Cambodian refugee this month, citing a direct violation of the non-refoulement principle which protects individuals from being returned to countries where their life or freedom would be threatened.
Thailand, not a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, consistently treats refugees as illegal immigrants, leading to their detention and forcible return, despite UNHCR notifying authorities of their refugee status.
Both UNHCR and Human Rights Watch express grave concerns over this escalating trend, highlighting the severe risks of persecution and unfair trials for Cambodian political opponents targeted by Prime Minister Hun Sen's government.
The deportations include a Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP) online TV broadcaster and a former CNRP official, underscoring Thailand's disregard for fundamental refugee protection principles and its complicity in Cambodia's crackdown on political opposition.

Six injured after car smashes into On Nut shopping mall

Yesterday 22:44 Key points summarised by AI

A 67-year-old woman drove her car through the glass frontage of a Bangkok shopping mall, injuring six people, including a six-year-old girl.
The driver claimed she accidentally pressed the accelerator instead of the brake after being startled, causing the vehicle to surge forward.
She apologized to the victims, promising insurance coverage and additional financial aid, while police continue to gather statements before filing charges.