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WiFi rule sparks call for change
Gary Boyle, Published on 10/10/2019
» Activists defending free speech online say they will push for changes to the controversial computer crime law following an uproar over its data retention requirement.
Digital Economy and Society Ministry's WiFi demand draws flak
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 09/10/2019
» The Digital Economy and Society (DES) Ministry's demand that all cafes store data passing through their WiFi connections has drawn flak from shop owners, especially small-scale operators, who said the measure would impose a financial burden on them, including server expense.
Man arrested amid #royalmotorcade controversy
Reuters, Published on 09/10/2019
» Authorities have arrested and charged a man for posting "inappropriate content" online, cyber police said on Tuesday, as the man's lawyer denied reports his client had criticised the royal family.
Sin Sae Shogun gets 4,355 years for Wealth Ever fraud
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 12/09/2018
» The Criminal Court on Wednesday sentenced Pasist Arinchapis, also known as Sin Sae Shogun, and two other defendants each to 4,355 years in jail for public fraud in the sale of membership of their online food supplement company.
Thais urged to drop charges over posts on tourist's rape complaint
Reuters, Published on 07/09/2018
» Human Rights Watch on Friday urged Thai authorities to drop legal cases against 12 people arrested over Facebook posts they shared about a British tourist's complaint that she had been raped on a holiday island.
Cambodian caught for spreading fake news about Prayut
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 31/05/2018
» A Cambodian man has reportedly been arrested in Phnom Penh after allegedly posting fake news about the Thai prime minister on the internet, while six Thais have been detained in Bangkok for sharing it, according to Thai police.
Throw their butts in jail?
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 30/11/2017
» Police on Wednesday were preparing serious charges with possible imprisonment for the two American men who were arrested on Tuesday night for posting photos of their bare bottoms taken at Wat Arun.
Stop threatening social network users, police told
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/08/2013
» The head of the Ministry of Information unit which drafted and amended the Computer-Related Crime Act says police do not have unlimited powers to monitor what people say on popular social network apps like Facebook and Line.
Naked motorcyclist arrested
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/05/2013
» A Chiang Mai motorcyclist has gained a lot of attention for his riding apparel – or rather lack of it.
Hack attack: pmo.go.th gets a new look (Noon update)
Published on 09/05/2013
» Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra must be wondering if her speech in Mongolia criticising "anti-democratic" forces within her own country was such a good idea. Critics have hit back hard and yesterday, the PM’s office website was hacked.