Thailand
Uyghurs Detained Indefinitely in Thailand Face Uncertain Future
May 13, 2024
Uyghurs Detained Indefinitely in Thailand Face Uncertain Future
Dozens of Uyghurs who escaped China a decade ago remain in indefinite detention in Thailand, facing an uncertain future as they receive conflicting explanations from the UN refugee agency and Thai authorities on the status of their cases, VOA reported…
UN Refugee Agency Accused of Failing to Help Uyghur Asylum Seekers Detained in Thailand
May 3, 2024
UN Refugee Agency Accused of Failing to Help Uyghur Asylum Seekers Detained in Thailand
Internal UNHCR documents reveal the agency has rejected repeated requests from the Thai government to assist 48 Uyghur asylum seekers detained in life-threatening conditions in Bangkok, The New Humanitarian reported yesterday. According to the source, five are serving prison sentences,…
Thailand introduces halal food options to attract more Muslim tourists
March 10, 2024
Thailand introduces halal food options to attract more Muslim tourists
Since re-establishing diplomatic ties with Saudi Arabia in 2022, Thailand is focusing on creating halal versions of popular dishes to attract more tourists from the Muslim world, Arab News reported. According to the news agency, last month, the Thai government…
Flooding in southern Thailand affects tens of thousands of people
December 26, 2023
Flooding in southern Thailand affects tens of thousands of people
Tens of thousands of people in southern Thailand have been affected by severe flooding that has submerged roads and railways, forced schools to close and left some residents trapped in their homes. Days of torrential rain have also caused problems…