Thailand’s Government Slowly Moving to Stifle Free Speech

22 October 2019
Chiang Rai Times
Freedom of expression
cyber-crime laws / Free Speech / inappropriate content / political activist

Thailand has slowly been moving to stifle free speech under Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha’s administration. Gen. Prayut was inaugurated in July following the transfer of power to a civilian government.

Since an activist was arrested for allegedly posting “inappropriate content” on Facebook. Gen. Prayut’s government has been forcing restaurants and cafes to submit the browsing histories of customers who use their WiFi.

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