Tuesday, October 20, 2020

#THAILAND: Government Seeks To Censor Coverage Of Bangkok Protests

[world politics news] 


Thai authorities are trying to stem ongoing protests calling for the Prime Minister to resign by threatening to censor news coverage, raiding a publishing house, and attempting to block the Telegram messaging app used by demonstrators.

The efforts by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha's Government to drain the student-led protests of support and organisational abilities comes as demonstrations continue to swell in the capital and spread around the country.

This is despite an emergency decree which bans public gatherings of more than four people in Bangkok.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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