Bangkok, Oct 9, 2026 (AFP) - Thai court dismisses detention challenge by Chinese reporter

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2026-10-09

A Thai court on Friday dismissed a challenge by a Chinese investigative journalist over his prolonged detention in Bangkok, a day after authorities began proceedings to extradite him to China, his lawyer said. Bai Zhaodong, who is recognised by the United Nations as a refugee, left China in 2023 and arrived the following year in Thailand. The 56-year-old had been detained at a Bangkok immigration centre since January, and he earlier filed a petit......

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