Saudi woman leaves Bangkok airport hotel room with UN staff

Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun (C) speaks to Thai Immigration Police Chief Surachet Hakparn (R) and a UNHCR officer (L) at a transit hotel inside Bangkok airport Source: AAP

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