The Thai honorary consulate-general in Istanbul was closed on Thursday after being attacked overnight by a group protesting about Thailand's handling of ethnic Uighurs who fled China. No one was injured. Thedaily Sabah Turkey reported that protesters broke into the consulate to denounce an unconfirmed report on Thailand's decision to extradite Uighur refugees to China. It was reported the group gathered in front of the consulate to make a press statement around 11pm local time (about 3am Thai time). Then the protest turned violent and the crowd broke into the consulate.It was reported the group gathered in front of the consulate to make a press statement around 11pm local time (about 3am Thai time). Then the protest turned violent and the crowd broke into the consulate.