'Do not jump to conclusions': Thai PM breaks silence on Hakeem Al-Araibi

NEWS: The Thai PM broke his silence over the detention of refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi.

Images of the Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-ocha and Mr Hakeem Al-Araibi

“เขาถูกตีตรวนแล้วผมก็คิดว่ามันน่าไม่พอใจเป็นอย่างมาก และผมก็ทราบว่ามันจะทำให้ชาวออสเตรเลียเป็นจำนวนมากไม่พอใจ”—นายกรัฐมนตรีออสเตรเลีย Source: Reuters/AAP via SBS News

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has told reporters not to "jump to conclusions" regarding the verdict of detained refugee footballer Hakeem Al-Araibi after an extradition hearing began in Bangkok court on Monday.

Breaking his silence for the first time since Mr Al-Araibi was detained on November 27, the prime minister said Thailand was working with Australia and Bahrain to find a solution.

You can read the full version of this story in English on SBS News here.


Share
1 min read

Published

Updated

By Reuters - SBS
Presented by Tanu Attajarusit
Source: SBS News, AAP, Reuters - SBS

Share this with family and friends


Follow SBS Thai

Download our apps
SBS Audio
SBS On Demand

Listen to our podcasts
Independent news and stories connecting you to life in Australia and Thai-speaking Australians.
Understand the quirky parts of Aussie life.
Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS
Thai News

Thai News

Watch in onDemand
'Do not jump to conclusions': Thai PM breaks silence on Hakeem Al-Araibi | SBS Thai