Woman extradited to Thailand because we're a good neighbour, says Dr M


  • Nation
  • Tuesday, 14 May 2019

PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia has extradited a woman wanted by authorities in Thailand over her anti-monarchy views following a request for her deportation, says the Prime Minister.

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad said this when asked why Praphan Pipithnamporn, who had sought asylum with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), was sent back to Thailand.

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