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Thailand first in world to regulate YouTube & Facebook?
Jon Fernquest, Published on 19/06/2017
» Govt plan to to control internet streaming (YouTube, Facebook video) is probably illegal, say legal experts. Section 44 time, again?
To be controlled: YouTube & other internet video
Jon Fernquest, Published on 31/05/2017
» YouTube, Netflix & other internet video is broadcasting Colonel Natee decides, so must be registered, regulated & controlled.
New cyberlaw 'illegal' say experts
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/05/2017
» Too much power to define "emergency" or "urgent" to mean whatever govt officials & police want & seize or gain access to computer systems, phone, etc, in new law.
To fingerprint all Thais: One man's dream
Jon Fernquest, Published on 29/05/2017
» Every phone owner must be fingerprinted, Mr. Takorn says, but authority to issue order and spend huge amounts of money not clear.
Digital TV as web takes over: Staff reduced to cut costs
Jon Fernquest, Published on 26/05/2017
» Digital TV less profitable than expected due to changing viewing habits using phones, tablets & multiple screens.
Police to monitor what public reads on web: Editorial
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2017
» How does public know what content is illegal? What about all the other laws that need enforcing? Questions asked in a crackdown that has spiraled out of control.
Facebook told to remove posts or face charges
Jon Fernquest, Published on 12/05/2017
» Realities of global communication in a hyper-connected world makes control over what people read & censorship very difficult indeed, but govt authorities still try hard.
Thaksin: Fugitive from law sues for criminal defamation
Jon Fernquest, Published on 30/03/2017
» In school we learn to debate like scholars & gentlemen, but in Thai politics rich guys attack poor journalists with criminal defamation suits.
If corrupt politician flees country, loses legal rights
Jon Fernquest, Published on 02/03/2017
» Powerful corrupt politicians will no longer be able to run away to a foreign country to avoid punishment, as they typically do, if this law becomes reality.
Facebook Live: Anyone can be a TV station
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/01/2017
» After banned TV news anchor Sorayuth proves anyone can be a TV station with a mobile phone, digital TV stations who paid billions for licenses are scared.