DrJack54 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 7 minutes ago, ukrules said: They want to deport her to Kuwait, she will then be sent to Saudi but not by the Thais. Yes good point. So if I hand you a gun knowing your crazy and gunna kill someone, then im off the hook. Brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: Yes good point. So if I hand you a gun knowing your crazy and gunna kill someone, then im off the hook. Brilliant. Remember, this is the country which used to deal with asylum seekers by towing their boats out to the open sea... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmicbkktxl Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Feel sorry for the girl and hope she can leave unharmed to Australia or any other safe country,but what makes me really wonder is how embassy personal gets entrance to a closed and locked area in the transit zone and take away travel documents from travelers.If that is not normal then that means the thai immigration supported the saudi embassy personal stealing her passport,who knows maybe they carried also weapons 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinny41 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 UN has arrived. They are interviewing Rahaf. They gave their word that she would remain in their custody & that she is now safe. This is what they promised @UNHCRThailand @Reaproy @melissarfleming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek B Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 She just needs to claim asylum in Thailand. She has not committed any crime under Thai law. If sent back to Saudi that would not bode well. If she stays in Thailand she will need protection 24/7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted January 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2019 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-46777848 Rahaf al-Qunun: Thailand vows not to deport Saudi woman 2 minutes ago The head of Thailand's immigration police has said the country will not deport a young Saudi woman who fled her family at the weekend, due to concerns for her safety. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitemouse Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) Melissa Fleming is head of communications for the United Nations' High Commissioner for Refugees. Edited January 7, 2019 by whitemouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitemouse Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) This is not over, but looks like she is escaping the claws of SA, the butchers who behead non believers on public stadiums as a Superbowl event. This is a huge win for all humanity. It's the press coverage that did it, Reddit trending topic, Twitter trending news of the day that saved her life. Fairless BBC reporter Jonathan Head, and others who saved this woman's life! This feels incredible! For once these butchers don't get their way! "The head of Thailand's immigration police has said the country will not deport a young Saudi woman who fled her family at the weekend, due to concerns for her safety. Thai immigration officials had tried to return Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, 18, to Kuwait, where her family is. She refused to board a flight to Kuwait City on Monday, and barricaded herself into her hotel room at Bangkok airport. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-46777848 Edited January 8, 2019 by metisdead Edited as per fair use policy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbswales Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 It is time the world stood up to Saudi Arabia (and certain other countries) and show them that they must conform to world class human rights or face a complete ban on trade and a ban on their fights landing anywhere outside SA. Thailand needs to show that it has the balls to stand up to this bullying nation and find a way around the dilemma which does not involve her returning to SA or to Kuwait (which would do whatever Saudi says) The should reach an accommodation with Australia to allow here to claim asylum via the Austraian embassy or grant her asyum in Thailand. A Human life is worth more than a diplomatic embarrassment! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricky Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 1 hour ago, ukrules said: Remember, this is the country which used to deal with asylum seekers by towing their boats out to the open sea... what's wrong with that? This is a totally different subject, you're off topic. I don't feel its fair for you to mention this issue regarding "towing boats", its a whole other chapter and a lot more to understand. we have a similar problem in Australia, but we Aussies would never refuse this poor soul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbswales Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Just saw the latest posts after I made my last post - I hope I can say well done Thaiand for doing the right thing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orton Rd Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Well done Thailand, standing up to SA takes guts as we have seen over them murdering a journalist. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 Jonathan Head said 'thai police chief Gen Big Joke says will be given temporary entry to Thailand and her case will be assessed by the UNHCR. UN says it is pleased with the promises given by Thailand that she will not be deported to Saudi Arabia or Kuwait'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post anchadian Posted January 7, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2019 Hey I'm Rahaf. My father just arrived as I heard witch worried and scared me a lot and I want to go to another country that I seek asylum in But at least I feel save now under UNHCR protection with the agreement of Thailand authorities. And I finally got my passport back 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 there's a Twitter Feed alive with this... https://twitter.com/honeyflavor1 part of with the stuff about Big Joke really wanting to feed her to the dogs, because "it is a family problem..." luckily the system will prevail above idiocy what did she choose in favour of her exit from the butchers of Islam? did she find some Christian travelling boyfriend? or will she don the White as a Buddhist Nun? 'and so continues as the sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives' 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, anchadian said: Hey I'm Rahaf. My father just arrived as I heard witch worried and scared me a lot and I want to go to another country that I seek asylum in But at least I feel save now under UNHCR protection with the agreement of Thailand authorities. And I finally got my passport back the whole basis of them snatching her Passport; was that without her National documentation, the ragheads knew that her only avenue left was automatic temporary travel ability, back to her home country only sneaky buggers! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) 5 minutes ago, tifino said: there's a Twitter Feed alive with this... https://twitter.com/honeyflavor1 part of with the stuff about Big Joke really wanting to feed her to the dogs, because "it is a family problem..." luckily the system will prevail above idiocy what did she choose in favour of her exit from the butchers of Islam? did she find some Christian travelling boyfriend? or will she don the White as a Buddhist Nun? 'and so continues as the sands of the hourglass, so are the days of our lives' That's an old Twitter feed. The last tweet was 12 hrs ago. Edited January 7, 2019 by anchadian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 It was Sophie McNeil, ABC news reporter who locked herself in the room with Rahaf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hummin Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 (edited) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/saudi-woman-fleeing-family-leaves-bangkok-airport-under-un-care-11094672 Edited January 7, 2019 by Hummin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anon7854 Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 "Thailand is a land of smiles. We will not send anyone to die," he said. "We will take care of her as best as we can." HeH. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 3 hours ago, anchadian said: It was Sophie McNeil, ABC news reporter who locked herself in the room with Rahaf. Exclusive story ? Anyway, we have a happy ending here , she can continue her life in Australia, good luck girl! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 5 hours ago, balo said: Anyway, we have a happy ending here , she can continue her life in Australia, good luck girl! And when you get to Ozz, stay away from those <deleted> Izzies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 1 hour ago, owl sees all said: And when you get to Ozz, stay away from those <deleted> Izzies. ??? Not perchance an Australian version of Julius Streicher are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon43 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Slightly related to this topic: Yesterday I read that UNHCR was initially refused access to meet with this woman. Bearing in mind that in Thailand, it's all about face and how others perceive you. Then I saw the photos of the UNHCR guy. I have to say that he is doing himself absolutely no favours by dressing in t-shirt and jeans, as if he's off to the local bar. Imagine the Thai senior immigration guy meets this 'lad' who demands to see the Saudi woman? I'm sorry, but jeans and t-shirt don't 'cut it' in a crucial situation like this. <deleted>, put on a collared shirt and jacket, and act the part of an important UN agency! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mattd Posted January 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2019 11 hours ago, tifino said: the whole basis of them snatching her Passport; was that without her National documentation, the ragheads knew that her only avenue left was automatic temporary travel ability, back to her home country only sneaky buggers! There is every chance that her passport is no longer worth the paper it is written on, the Saudi authorities could well have cancelled this already, however, now she is under the UN, then this should not make a lot of difference. I have to say she is one brave girl, it takes a lot of guts and determination to reject Islam and her family, it has been bred in to her from the day she was born to be completely and utterly obedient to both, especially as a woman. She did the right thing by going as public as she could, this is all that kept her from being sent back, her friend in Australia has helped with this no doubt, as she would have known the value of publicity and how to achieve this, Rahaf would have been kept in the dark in this regard is Saudi. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owl sees all Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 50 minutes ago, JAG said: ??? Not perchance an Australian version of Julius Streicher are you? No JAG. I am not. I'm an Essex lad through and through. Proud of it. But, the point is, that this lady will be known to the Ozzy Islamists by the time she gets there (if). A crime against Mohammed is a crime wherever. She should keep away from them, and keep a low profile, before eventually changing her identity. Edited January 8, 2019 by owl sees all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wreckingcountry Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 No JAG. I am not. I'm an Essex lad through and through. Proud of it. But, the point is, that this lady will be known to the Ozzy Islamists by the time she gets there (if). A crime against Mohammed is a crime wherever. She should keep away from them, and keep a low profile, before eventually changing her identity.Absolutely ! They are everywhere ! Many intolerant of those who want to renounce its ways which include intolerance of those of other sexuality and mysoginy and complete control of women is at the core of its belief !Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spidermike007 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 The current administration only showed the gravitas to stand up to the Saudis, after a media storm went viral, and worldwide. This was a huge loss of face, and they responded. I am glad they did. I would have to consider anyone who wanted to leave that desperate nation to be a refugee. She sounds like she has been mistreated her whole life, by foolish men, who are locked in the dark ages. Things have changed guys, so lets get with the times! If they extradite her, she will be put to death. It is a capital crime to renounce Islam, based on Sharia law. That is how insecure, and paranoid some of these people are. A person should be free to make their own choices, and follow their own will, when it comes to faith and religion. Sharia is the most dangerous form of religion on the planet. And it must be resisted, in whatever way it can be resisted. Kudos to this woman, for taking a stand. And thankfully, the media pressure forced this weak government to do the right thing, as they would never do so on their own accord. It is time for the nations of the world to stand up to this despot regime. Most are cowed into submission, due to their wealth and oil. Without that, they would be an insignificant colony stuck in the 14th century. There is no place for Sharia law, or Wahhabism, in a modern world. Resist. I personally resist by purchasing oil from companies that do not import oil from the Middle East, whenever possible. Valero, Hess, BP, and several others apply, though it is far more difficult within Thailand. Within the US and some of Europe: These companies import Middle Eastern oil: Shell...........................205,742,000 barrels Chevron/Texaco.........144,332,000 barrels Exxon /Mobil...............130,082,000 barrels Marathon/Speedway...117,740,000 barrels Amoco..........................62,231,000 barrels Citgo Gas comes from South America, from a Dictator who hates Americans. Here are some large companies that DO NOT import Middle Eastern oil: Sunoco................0 barrels Conoco................0 barrels Sinclair.................0 barrels BP/Phillips...........0 barrels Hess....................0 barrels ARC0...................0 barrels Also: Pilot, Flying J, Love's, RaceTrac, Valero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAG Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, owl sees all said: No JAG. I am not. I'm an Essex lad through and through. Proud of it. But, the point is, that this lady will be known to the Ozzy Islamists by the time she gets there (if). A crime against Mohammed is a crime wherever. She should keep away from them, and keep a low profile, before eventually changing her identity. Fair enough WOL. I jumped in, making a mistake, I thought by "Izzie's" you meant Israelis. I apologize! Mind you, Essex... Edited January 8, 2019 by JAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post owl sees all Posted January 8, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) 39 minutes ago, JAG said: Fair enough WOL. I jumped in, making a mistake, I thought by "Izzie's" you meant Israelis. I apologize! Mind you, Essex... No need JAG. Actually Izzies is a term used (not infrequently) by Jim Jefferies. So as not to create any more confusion I'm going to use the word Islamists in future. And as for your hidden insinuation about Essex,, Well!! What can i say? Perhaps two things. Lady beauty products have been taken off the supermarket shelves in Dagenham. They just couldn't sell them!! And I'll have you know that my first love was a Dagenham Dock girl. We were in the back of my Ford Cortina and she had her legs in that special position. I said; "you know Sharon, when you are in that pose you look just like your sister." She replied; "Thanks Owl love, very sweet of you. That's what all your mates say too." Edited January 8, 2019 by owl sees all 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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