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/national/national_30092534.php
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/national/national_30092534.php
