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FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2019, file photo released by the Immigration Bureau, Saudi woman Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun, foreground, walks by Chief of Immigration Police Maj. Gen. Surachate Hakparn, right, before leaving the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Australia says it is considering granting the Saudi who fled from her family refugee resettlement based on referral by the U.N. (Immigration police via AP, File)

Australia considering resettlement for fleeing Saudi woman

By KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA and TREVOR MARSHALLSEA - Associated Press

A policeman patrols outside the Saudi embassy in Bangkok Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. Thailand's Immigration Police chief met Tuesday with officials of the Saudi Embassy in Bangkok and said the officials told him they are satisfied with how the case of the young Saudi woman who claims to be fleeing her abusive family has been settled. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

The Latest: Father denies abusing fleeing Saudi daughter

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In this Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, image made from video released by Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun/Human Rights Watch, Rahaf Mohammed Alqunan views her mobile phone as she sits barricaded in a hotel room at an international airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Alqunan says she is fleeing abuse by her family and wants asylum in Australia. (Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun/Human Rights Watch via AP)

The Latest: Saudi woman leaves Bangkok airport hotel room

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In this Monday, Jan. 7, 2019, photo released by Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun/Human Rights Watch, Rahaf Mohammed Alqunan views her mobile phone as she sits barricaded in a hotel room at an international airport in Bangkok, Thailand. Alqunan says she is fleeing abuse by her family and wants asylum in Australia. (Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun/Human Rights Watch via AP)

Thai police say they won’t deport Saudi woman seeking asylum

By Grant Peck and Aya Batrawy - Associated Press

Thai people sleep at an evacuation center in Nakhon Si Thammarat province, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Thai weather authorities are warning that a tropical storm will bring heavy rain and high seas to southern Thailand and its famed beach resorts. (AP Photo/Sumeth Panpetch)

Tropical storm’s rain, surging seas strike Thai beaches

By SUMETH PANPETCH - Associated Press

Soldier charged with murder after wife’s body found in trash

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A man raises a red flag indicating rough weather conditions in Chaweng beach, Koh Samui, Thailand, Thursday, Jan. 3, 2019. Thai weather authorities are warning that a tropical storm will bring heavy rains and high seas to southern Thailand and its famed beach resorts. (AP Photo/Sithipong Charoenjai)

Thailand braces for powerful storm at southern beach towns

By SUMETH PANPETCH - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 29, 2018, file photo, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn, center, holds a candle light during Wesaka Bucha, at Emerald Buddha temple Bangkok. Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn will have his official coronation on May 4. Vajiralongkorn in 2016 succeeded his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died at age 88 after reigning for seven decades. The palace announcement Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2019, said the coronation ceremonies for 66-year-old Vajiralongkorn will be held on May 4-6, with the monarch making a public appearance on the last day.(The Nation/Pool Photo via AP, File)

Coronation of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn set for May 4-6

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Insurgents suspected in fourth day of south Thailand attacks

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Small bombs hit popular southern Thai beach, damaging statue

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FILE - In this Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018, file photo, Thai prison guards lead Bahraini football player Hakeem al-Araibi from court in Bangkok, Thailand. Human rights groups and former soccer players on Saturday, Dec. 22, 2018, in Melbourne, Australia, have called on FIFA and the Australian government to intervene to stop a Melbourne-based refugee and semi-professional soccer player Hakeem from being extradited from Thailand to Bahrain. (AP Photo/Gemunu Amarasinghe, File)

Activists demand Thailand release refugee soccer player

By TREVOR MARSHALLSEA - Associated Press

In this undated photo, a Siamese fighting fish is captured showing its bright blue, red and white coloring. The Siamese fighting fish, whose violent territoriality makes it beloved by gamblers who pit them in fish tank battles against each other, is set to become Thailand's national aquatic animal. (Kun Eak Nakhon Pathom via AP)

Thailand to honor beautiful, violent Siamese fighting fish

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Thai officers show some marijuana before a news conference Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. Thai police handed over around 100 kilograms of seized marijuana to be used for medical research Tuesday, as officials seek to produce pot-based medication. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Prayuth Chan-ocha sees Thailand as marijuana powerhouse

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

United States' Carli Lloyd waves as she stands by the World Cup trophy, during the women's soccer World Cup France 2019 draw, in Boulogne-Billancourt, outside Paris, Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)

US draws Sweden again for 2019 Women’s World Cup

By JEROME PUGMIRE and ANNE M. PETERSON - Associated Press

In this Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, image from video, Hakeem Ali Mohamed Ali AlAraib speaks at Bangkok International Airport, Thailand. Australian officials raised with Thai authorities the plight of the Australia-based refugee professional soccer player who was detained in Bangkok and fears deportation to his native Bahrain, Australia's foreign minister said Friday, Nov. 30, 2018. Rights groups are urging Thai authorities not to deport AlAraib to his homeland, where he faces imprisonment for what his supporters say are political reasons. AlAraib was detained at the airport on Tuesday. (SBS via AP)

Thailand arrests Bahrain refugee for possible extradition

By PREEYAPA T. KHUNSONG - Associated Press

In this photo taken and released by the Thailand Phuket Public Affairs Office, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, the tour boat named the Pheonix is raised from the sea floor after sinking over four months ago in rough weather killing 47 tourists. The tour boat was one of two boats that sank off the popular tourist island in stormy weather on July 5, 2018. (Phuket Public Affairs Office via AP)

Thailand recovers boat that sank in July, killing 47 Chinese

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FILE - In this Thursday, March 3, 2016, file photo, Vivat Yodprasit, the &quot;Popcorn Gunman,&quot; is escorted by Thai correctional officers while arriving at Criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's Supreme Court has restored the 37-year prison term given to Vivat after he was convicted of shooting four people during a 2014 political melee. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Thai court restores conviction of gunman in political strife

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FILE - In this Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, file photo, a health worker prepares a syringe with a vaccine against measles in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Health authorities in Thailand are racing to contain a measles outbreak in the country's southern provinces, where 14 deaths and more than 1,500 cases have been reported since September. (AP Photo/Leo Correa, File)

Muslim concern about vaccine fuels Thai measles outbreak

By TASSANEE VEJPONGSA - Associated Press

Manchester United players observe a minutes silence for Armistice Day and also the victims of the Leicester helicopter crash, which included Leicester Chairman, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha before the Premier League soccer match between Bournemouth and Manchester United at The Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, England. Saturday Nov. 3, 2018. (Mark Kerton/PA via AP)

Thai elite turn out for Leicester City owner’s funeral

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In a Jan. 5, 2016 photo, Leicester City Chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha gestures to the crows at a soccer game in Manchester, England. English soccer club Leicester City says owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha is among five people who died in helicopter crash following a soccer game Saturday evening, Oct. 27, 2017. (Martin Rickett/PA via AP)

Leicester City owner Vichai succeeded in soccer and business

By TREVOR MARSHALLSEA and KAWEEWIT KAEWJINDA - Associated Press