Saying good morning with flowers not illegal, says computer crime expert

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Saying good morning with flowers not illegal, says computer crime expert

BANGKOK:-- A leading figure of the computer crimes division has said there is no truth to a rumour that sharing a post of flowers with the greeting "Sawatdee Torn Chaaw" (good morning) was a crime.

The statement from Somporn Daengdee, a deputy chief at the computer watchdogs, said that contrary to claims made online no one would face arrest over sharing the popular greetings, reports Daily News.

It was all a hoax and a lie and certainly not a violation of copyrights. The pictures were artistic and not subject to copyright.

However, he added that a link with some online and application posts that warned "Think before you post - avoid prison" was a genuine warning and that people in violation of genuine computer related laws could face arrest for posting illegal material.

Source: Daily News


-- 2016-05-11

[simon43]

A leading figure of the computer crimes division has said there is no truth to a rumour that sharing a post of flowers with the greeting "Sawatdee Torn Chaaw" (good morning) was a crime.

Unless they are red roses

[colinneil]

Only in Thailand could saying good morning be considered a crime.

Edited May 10, 2016 by colinneil

[rkidlad]

Thai law - just made up as they go along.

[DrTuner]

Only in Thailand could saying good morning be considered a crime.

Should be a crime everywhere, mornings are never good. Pure torture to be forced out of a soft bed into the cruel world. Especially if some one does it before the third cup of coffee, a clear felony.

[kimamey]

Only in Thailand could saying good morning be considered a crime.

Except that it isn't.

[doremifasol]

READ:

"Learn to think and avoid prison"

[seahorse]

Phew! Had me worried there.

[realenglish1]

Really ?

[Familyaffairs]

Unbloodybelievable....that such nonsense is even worthy of being discussed. What has happened to us ?

[kmj]

Even if it is(was) copyright infringement to use a copyrighted photo in a social media thread its not a criminal offence so jail would not be an option, even in this country...

[55Jay]

..... and the person who started that hoax rumor mocking the Computer Crimes Division, will be arrested, fined 100 Baht, and jailed for 5 years.

[CantSpell]

Good morning then

Eating sandwich for breakfast while reading a book is still a a no-go though, is that correct?

[dominique355]

READ:

"Learn to think and avoid prison"

"You can think, but you cannot talk!" Prawit Wongsuwon, DPM

[SlyAnimal]

A leading figure of the computer crimes division has said there is no truth to a rumour that sharing a post of flowers with the greeting "Sawatdee Torn Chaaw" (good morning) was a crime.

Unless they are red roses

Nah that'll just get you sent for "attitude adjustment", where you'll be held and intimidated without a trial, or even being charged, since it's not against the law, but it's not breaching your rights either, since section 44 means that anything the army does is legal.

[kimamey]

READ:

"Learn to think and avoid prison"

Or maybe.

Learn to think and avoid unnecessarily sending so many people to prison.

[DM07]

...say what?!

[Bangkok Barry]

Good morning then

Eating sandwich for breakfast while reading a book is still a a no-go though, is that correct?

Depends on what the book is. In some cases yes, a no-go.

[wabothai]

Unbloodybelievable....that such nonsense is even worthy of being discussed. What has happened to us ?

Just amusing ourselves with hogwash nonsense. What else is there to do in this heat?

[Plutojames88]

Under article 44 what he says is law.

Orders become law.

He can order the arrest of people saying good morning if he so chooses

[MZurf]

"Saying good morning with flowers not illegal, says computer crime expert"

Phew, glad they cleared that up!

[Lupatria]

Good morning then

Eating sandwich for breakfast while reading a book is still a a no-go though, is that correct?

Eat rotten rice, burn your copies of "1984" and "Animal Farm", never show 3 fingers in public, delete the Marseillaise ringtone from your phone and live happily ever after.

[Scouse Twoccer]

Only in Thailand could saying good morning be considered a crime.

Only on Thaivisa could someone say that after reading the report which clearly states that what was reported was a hoax and is not illegal?

[Scouse Twoccer]

Thai law - just made up as they go along.

Thaivisa members interpretation of published reports - just made up as they go along.

[deckape]

Only in Thailand could saying good morning be considered a crime.

This was one of the ways the Nazis could tell who was a "good German" in their early days. The Nazi supporters said "Heil Hitler" while the rest said "guten tag".

I imagine after awhile, saying guten tag became a real act of subversion.

[manhood]

Even in north Korea you can say good morning with roses and not taken to prisen!

Thailand is turning into the wrong direction; just control everything but as you know, if someone went to control all everything you sure know he or they have to hide something!

[ujayujay]

Every day farts a bureaucrat in his chair and thinks he has worked.

[elgordo38]

Unbloodybelievable....that such nonsense is even worthy of being discussed. What has happened to us ?

As Donald Trump would say its a low energy news day.

[ericthai]

Only in Thailand could saying good morning be considered a crime.

but, its not a crime..did you read article?

[Lupatria]

Sorry guys, I am so overjoyed by the newly confirmed right - I felt the itch to try it out:

GOOD MORNING TO ALL TV MEMBERS!