Thailand allows Saudi woman to stay, left Bangkok airport with UNHRC official

Devdiscourse News Desk| Bangkok | Saudi Arabia, Thailand

Updated: 07-01-2019 20:01 IST | Created: 07-01-2019 20:01 IST

"She is allowed to stay... she is under the care of the UNHCR now," said immigration chief Surachate Hakparn. "She left the airport with the UNHCR." (Image Credit: Twitter)

An 18-year-old Saudi woman seeking asylum has left Bangkok airport "under the care" of the UN refugee agency, a Thai official said Monday, following her desperate plea against deportation.

"She is allowed to stay... she is under the care of the UNHCR now," said immigration chief Surachate Hakparn. "She left the airport with the UNHCR."

(With inputs from agencies.)

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