The United States embassy in Bangkok on Friday issued a security alert for its citizens in Thailand, a day after the secretive deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China that has drawn international condemnation.

Condor will launch its first direct Chinese destination in July 2025, connecting Frankfurt, Germany, to Sanya, China.

Thailand deported 40 Uyghurs to China despite appeals from the United States and from rights groups that feared they would be abused.

A new air route connecting Dali, Southwest China's Yunnan province, with Bangkok of Thailand, was launched on Tuesday. Spanning over 1,300 kilometers, the flight route allows passengers to travel directly between the two cities without the need for transfers.