"Thai authorities have blocked 2,300 websites for allegedly insulting monarchy and are waiting for court approval to take action on another 400 websites.
Information and Communication Minister Ranongruk Suwanchawee said, "Thai authorities have blocked over 2,300 websites. We are preparing to ask for court approval to shut down an additional 400 sites."
She said in a press release posted on the ministry's website that the blocking of websites that disseminate content and photos which insult the monarchy is one of the government's crucial policies.She added that her ministry will seek law amendment which will increase powers of ICT officials as soon as parliament reopens.
The ministry had spent Bt45 million to buy equipment for a round-the-clock "war room" targeting inappropriate web sites. The ministry will ask cooperation from ministries of justice, interior and defence to prosecute violators, who face imprisonment and a fine for breaking the law, the minister said."
http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2009/01/06...al_30092534.php
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2300 websites blocked for lese majeste
Started by Gene, Jan 06 2009 05:37 PM
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Posted 08 January 2009 - 08:53 PM
Here's an interesting comment as it relates to 2300 websites closed:
"Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva assigned related agencies to help solve websites insulting the monarchy, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said Thursday.
Officials from related agencies including Information and Communications Technology Ministry, Justice Ministry, Defence Ministry, Royal Thai Army and National Police Bureau were asked to join a meeting to discuss the issue. "We discussed about closing down those websites," he said. There is no need to set up a new unit to take care of this, Mr Suthep added.
So far, there are about 100 websites that break lese majeste laws, he said.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...-rogue-websites
You have to ask yourself: why were those other 2200 websites closed ?
"Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva assigned related agencies to help solve websites insulting the monarchy, Deputy Prime Minister Suthep Thaugsuban said Thursday.
Officials from related agencies including Information and Communications Technology Ministry, Justice Ministry, Defence Ministry, Royal Thai Army and National Police Bureau were asked to join a meeting to discuss the issue. "We discussed about closing down those websites," he said. There is no need to set up a new unit to take care of this, Mr Suthep added.
So far, there are about 100 websites that break lese majeste laws, he said.
http://www.bangkokpost.com/breakingnews/13...-rogue-websites
You have to ask yourself: why were those other 2200 websites closed ?
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Posted 09 January 2009 - 09:46 AM
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So far, there are about 100 websites that break lese majeste laws, he said.
I think this guy was referring to the fact that there are 100 websites still operating in Thailand, in addition to the thousands already blocked. This article says 2300, but i have read accounts that suggest over 4000 sites have been closed for "anti-monarchy" sentiments. That's an awfully big number if you ask me in a country which claims to have universal admiration of the institution.
