Thaksin Shuts Down More Than 800,000 Obscene Websites

[Jai Dee]

PM SHUTS DOWN MORE THAN 800,000 OBSCENE WEBSITES

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said that more than 800,000 websites deemed "inappropriate," will be shut down. He has warned website hosts not to allow any inappropriate messages or pictures to show on theirs websites.

The premier said that the bottom line is to eradicate obscene media which may mislead youths. He said that those who post inappropriate pictures or messages on the website will be seriosly punished.

He has assigned the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. NEWIN CHIDCHOB (เนวิน ชิดชอบ) and Metropolitan Police to strictly inspect websites.

Moreover, youth network can inform any details of inappropriate websites at thaicybercop.com or hotline No. 1111.

Source: Thai National News Bureau Public Relations Department - 14 January 2006

[Jai Dee]

[Phil Conners]

Email address [email protected]

How can Toxin shut down websites other than the few insignificant ones hosted within Thailand?

Good old cybercitter blocklists? Time to kickstart that old Proxy server.

In Germany in the 40's they burned those books that had content the government didn't like. Didn't seem to do them much good.

Edited January 14, 2006 by madsere

[Tywais]

He has assigned the Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office, Mr. NEWIN CHIDCHOB (เนวิน ชิดชอบ) and Metropolitan Police to strictly inspect websites.

This guy now has either a life time position or heading for an inactive post soon, the latter most likely.

[sierra01]

But it looks good in the papers and on the telly

[Greer]

Ummm... are they really serious...is that REALLY the logo for this crackdown, or is someone taking the p155?

[Jai Dee]

Ummm... are they really serious...is that REALLY the logo for this crackdown, or is someone taking the p155?

It's the splash page for http://www.thaicybercop.com. try it and see for yourself.

[joyeves]

Singapore way of life coming north .

What about my avator, inappropriate ?

[stumonster]

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said that more than 800,000 websites deemed "inappropriate," will be shut down

so these 800,000 are physically hosted in thailand , or is mr 't' talking out his arse as per usual?

[cdnvic]

Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has said that more than 800,000 websites deemed "inappropriate," will be shut down

so these 800,000 are physically hosted in thailand , or is mr 't' talking out his arse as per usual?

This is all a translation so don't take it too literally. I assume they mean blocking the offshore sites.

cv

[seonai]

I normally get AP and Reuters news on a daily basis and can see the headlines at a glance. In the last two days I have not been able to actually access and of the stories mentioning Thailand or other Asian countries. Like the story about the protesters at Government house. I went to the Nation and got it. But can't seem to access it through my international news pages even thought the headlines are there. Am I doing something wrong or have they been blocked?

Seonai

[Misplaced]

Singapore way of life coming north .

What about my avator, inappropriate ?

Don't be silly, Ofcourse its not inapproprate. I truly enjoy your avatar when my misses is not around

[marquess]

I wouldn't worry about it too much as the idiots have been blocking websites for ages already. Just make sure your up to date with Poxy knowledge!

[astral]

I did not realise Thailand had so many web sites. 55555

The usual government poppycock.

Will they ever learn?

[simon43]

What a pathetic website. On this thaicybercop.com website, which presumably is sanctioned by the Thai government, there are links to blank pages, nothing about the purpose of the site, nothing about who is responsible for the site etc.

I don't usually moan, but this site is truly pathetic! Regardless of my views on restricting access to porn sites etc, if you are going to run a website, at least have the brains to make an effort, rather than this total pile of sh*te!!

[Insight]

Ummm... are they really serious...is that REALLY the logo for this crackdown, or is someone taking the p155?

It's the splash page for http://www.thaicybercop.com... try it and see for yourself.

Another quality Thai website... For all the (good) graphic designers available in Thailand, you wonder where they are when people produce sites like this.

There's one page on that site which is exceptionally dangerous (won't link to it). I'm sure it'll be abused to solve some online vendettas.

[markuk]

i wonder if he has checked all the sites personally?

[banchang]

looks like someone had pressed the wrong button and blocked the cyber cop site!

[plachon]

At least it will keep Newin, the little tinker, out of trouble for a while, sifting his way through 800 K sites for unsuitable images. Maybe this all part of Thaksin's anti-corruption drive tactics? Take their minds off the serious biz of getting "unusually wealthy" by some good ol' smut.

[thaigene2]

Guess they missed the one I just saw..a young japanese woman doing rope tricks while getting a wax job..

[sriracha john]

While I admire the "great protector on horseback" theme, I would propose that a more accurate and realistic depiction of their objectives might be better served with this logo:

Don Quixote chasing windmills

[castelleone]

http://www.thaicybercop.com.

at least I for my ip here in Thailand cannot open this page. It says server not found??????

[cdnvic]

I fixed the links in the posts (had extra .. in them) try now.

cv

[the_heart_thief]

I checked over 1000 porn sites and was denied access.

Great Law.

[sriracha john]

I checked over 1000 porn sites and was denied access.

Sorry, you're not having much success... but there's 799,000 more sites left. I'm sure you can whatever you are looking for on one of them.

Edited January 15, 2006 by sriracha john

[John K]

http://www.thaicybercop.com.

at least I for my ip here in Thailand cannot open this page. It says server not found??????

Don’t go to the site, I heard from a inside source they plant some sort of government approved worm or Trojan in your computer. Virus programs wont get it. I don’t know if there is much truth in it but it would stand to reason there is bases on the desire to control everyone.

[TAWP]

Not by merely visiting the site.

But if you download any of the games or other small applications from them...perhaps...