Today in Thailand over 2300 websites have been censored and shut down. The goverment says that they have all commited Lese-majeste. This is insulting the monarchy, and is a serious offence in Thailand, where many people regard 81-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej as semi-divine. It is punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
The Thai king seems like a real nice guy who only as the best interests of the Thai people at heart. He himself has publicly criticised the law, noting that he should not be above criticism.
This next bit is were I could fall fowl of the law, any website that criticises the crack down is tarred with the same brush, i'm not giving any opinion on what the Thai authorities think is best for the people, but Thai's cannot be immune from the outside world!
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