Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban for citizens to Thailand

Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored full diplomatic ties and a planned exchange of ambassadors in January this year. (Reuters/AFP)
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Saudi Arabia lifts travel ban for citizens to Thailand

  • Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored full diplomatic ties and a planned exchange of ambassadors in January

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia's General Directorate of Passports announced the lifting of a travel ban on citizens to Thailand and allowing Thais to enter the Kingdom, Saudi Press Agency reported on Wednesday.

The authority also stressed to all citizens wishing to travel outside the Kingdom the importance of keeping their passport safe and not neglecting it or placing it in unsafe place.

Saudi Arabia and Thailand restored full diplomatic ties and a planned exchange of ambassadors in January.

The move came after Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha visited Riyadh for a two-day official visit.


King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman. (File/SPA)
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King Salman directs disbursement of more than SR3 billion in Ramadan aid

  • The aid payments include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent

RIYADH: King Salman has directed the disbursement of more than SR3 billion ($0.8 billion) in Ramadan aid to beneficiaries of social security, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Thursday.

The aid payments, which include SR1,000 for the head of household and SR500 for each dependent are expected to be deposited directly into the beneficiaries’ bank accounts within the next few hours.

The payment reflects the leadership's commitment to addressing the needs of beneficiary families and ensuring their requirements are met during the holy month of Ramadan, SPA said.

The directive was made based on the recommendation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.