Fears of computer crackdown

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Fears of computer crackdown

By KASAMAKORN CHANWANPEN, 
PRATCH RUJIVANAROM 
THE NATION

 

 

Legal experts worry about strict control on dissemination of information on internet after NLA passes amendment bill.

 

FREEDOM OF expression and right to access information will be seriously curbed by the new Computer Crime Act, which was enacted yesterday, according to legal and rights experts.

 

Yingcheep Atchanont of iLaw, a network of legal experts, said: “There will be wider and further limits on people’s freedom due to the enactment of amendments to the Computer Crime Act (BE 2550), especially with regard to information distribution on the Internet.”

 

Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30302285

 

 

 

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[Somtamnication]

Nothing new added. Since the coup in 2006, these "freedoms" have been curtailed. Now they are in writing. 

[debate101]

And how long will this forum remain open? My guess is not much longer, as the owners could be prosecuted for any negative comment deemed arbitrarily damaging to the country's (junta's) image.

[Wilsonandson]

After reading this article one recent controversy springs to mind. A certain British news agencies publication that was shared by a Thai activist online.

[Eric Loh]

2 minutes ago, Somtamnication said:

Nothing new added. Since the coup in 2006, these "freedoms" have been curtailed. Now they are in writing. 

 

Careful with your criticism Som. We don't want that uninvited visit. Day for rejoice for junta supporters who will be singing and defending with gusto. 

[DaveE13]

And will the junta fanclub be running around cheering?

[Wilsonandson]

2 minutes ago, debate101 said:

And how long will this forum remain open? My guess is not much longer, as the owners could be prosecuted for any negative comment deemed arbitrarily damaging to the country's (junta's) image.

Uhm, a bit O.T.T. this is Thailand not North Korea.

[tomacht8]

12 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said:

Uhm, a bit O.T.T. this is Thailand not North Korea.

The National Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the second and final readings of the controversial Computer Crime Bill by a vote of 168:0 with five abstentions.

The PBS Headline is a contradiction in itself: controversial
Read the word: controversial!

Where else are such parliamentary voting results in the world?

[Wilsonandson]

The National Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the second and final readings of the controversial Computer Crime Bill by a vote of 168:0 with five abstentions.

The PBS Headline is a contradiction in itself: controversial
Read the word: controversial!

Where else are such parliamentary voting results in the world?

Still, Thailand is pretty free. Come on guys you all know that. Out of the 10 Asean nations, Thailand has to be one of the most open societies to live in.

[baboon]

26 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said:

Uhm, a bit O.T.T. this is Thailand not North Korea.

A rose by any other name...

[rebo]

9 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said:

Out of the 10 Asean nations, Thailand has to be one of the most open societies to live in.

... Has been ...

[daveAustin]

40 minutes ago, debate101 said:

And how long will this forum remain open? My guess is not much longer, as the owners could be prosecuted for any negative comment deemed arbitrarily damaging to the country's (junta's) image.

 

Why do you think George off-loaded when he did?

[WhizBang]

15 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Uhm, a bit O.T.T. this is Thailand not North Korea.

 

Are you sure?
 

[tomacht8]

5 minutes ago, Wilsonandson said:

Still, Thailand is pretty free. Come on guys you all know that. Out of the 10 Asean nations, Thailand has to be one of the most open societies to live in.

That is true.
Looking forward to the next free elections.
I hope that controversy will be than reflected in the results of voting, and there is finally transparency about the use of taxpayers money.
Imagine that the whole money, which had been misappropriated by corruption, would be used for education, hospitals, investment and care of the elderly, then Thailand would be in a leadership position of the 10 Asean nations.

[DM07]

...and the rest of the nation goes "mai bpen rai"....

[Mook23]

25 minutes ago, DM07 said:

...and the rest of the nation goes "mai bpen rai"....

Farang. Think. Too. Mutt.

[dbrenn]

4 hours ago, debate101 said:

And how long will this forum remain open? My guess is not much longer, as the owners could be prosecuted for any negative comment deemed arbitrarily damaging to the country's (junta's) image.

They'll likely just rule that we aren't allowed to say anything horrid about the junta anymore.

[elgordo38]

5 hours ago, debate101 said:

And how long will this forum remain open? My guess is not much longer, as the owners could be prosecuted for any negative comment deemed arbitrarily damaging to the country's (junta's) image.

Sadly I think your right. The term "To protect national security" has become a far reaching bogey man to take away our rights and freedom of speech to protect ourselves from ourselves. Its funny how they can turn something evil into a sweet sounding phrase to protect us. Horse pucky. 

[elgordo38]

5 hours ago, DaveE13 said:

And will the junta fanclub be running around cheering?

Of course. They know not what they are doing. They are the early converted. Us guerrilla's will be last electrodes protruding from our heads and all. 

[bangon04]

and what would Notthenation make of this? Pity they are already defunct...

[elgordo38]

Speaking as someone somewhat older no doubt death will spare us from being weaned off of making critical statements about the junta (in one form or another the next one may be a "democratically? elected one) We will form a club in heaven and root for you. 

[aussieinthailand]

6 hours ago, DaveE13 said:

And will the junta fanclub be running around cheering?

Bet you won't see em trying to defend this one, do as they normaly do when they know they picked the wrong people, hide...

[zyphodb]

7 hours ago, debate101 said:

And how long will this forum remain open? My guess is not much longer, as the owners could be prosecuted for any negative comment deemed arbitrarily damaging to the country's (junta's) image.

 

I think we should be OK for a while longer anyway, purely because it's in English which the vast majority can't read, were it in Thai it probably would have been shut down years ago......

[someonelovesyou]

"The National Legislative Assembly unanimously passed the second and final readings of the controversial Computer Crime Bill by a vote of 168:0 with five abstentions. "
 

370,000 Thai's took the time to sign a petition opposing it, despite knowing it was all in vain.  Completely ignored - no one in the national legislative assembly has the power to represent the people.

https://www.change.org/p/สนช-หยุด-พรบคอม-หยุดกฎหมายล้วงข้อมูลส่วนบุคคล

 

[Retiredandhappyhere]

The Junta keeps talking about "morality" and wants to "protect" the public from unwanted web-sites like, for example,  the porn sites.

 

This is total and utter hypocrisy, since they clearly support all the goings on in Walking Street, Pattaya and in Nana and Soi Cowboy etc. The internet sites have to be deliberately accessed by an interested person, whereas the porn in public areas are obvious to all members of the public who happen to be passing, men, women and children alike.  

 

I believe there is a place for both forms but for the authorities to act santimoniously on one, from which it earns no money, while ignoring the other very profitable version is hypocrisy at its worst.

 

The never-ending use of the term "National Security" is simply a catch-all for everything else the Junta does not like.

[Moonmoon]

1 hour ago, zyphodb said:

 

I think we should be OK for a while longer anyway, purely because it's in English which the vast majority can't read, were it in Thai it probably would have been shut down years ago......

yup who cares about what we think. we no thai, we no understand

[the guest]

All internet traffic will be monitored, and VPn's will soon not work when a single gateway is introduced. I would say expression on this forum will also be curtailed, when the authorities will have the power to shutdown any website in Thailand.

[dcnx]

9 hours ago, Wilsonandson said:

Uhm, a bit O.T.T. this is Thailand not North Korea.

 

Yet.

 

They are doing a great job of ticking all the requirements, starting with their cult like you know what, and now they will have their single gateway, which NK also has and they use to filter everything, including every word of news and editorial. China too.

 

If you think the junta won't spend every baht possible for absolute control, you are not only dreaming, but you clearly don't understand the purpose of the junta, which is to control everything.

 

All tiny men crave more power and control. Can't think of anyone smaller, afraid and more insignificant than these guys.

 

A single gateway won't matter to the locals, as they will get the gov and systems they deserve. When they have had enough, they will do something about it, or they will continue to lose their freedoms and be forced to kneel and grovel to those running this mad house. Not to mention, 99% of them only care about Facebook, Instagram, Kapook and YouTube anyway.

[dcnx]

26 minutes ago, the guest said:

All internet traffic will be monitored, and VPn's will soon not work when a single gateway is introduced. I would say expression on this forum will also be curtailed, when the authorities will have the power to shutdown any website in Thailand.

 

VPN can work. You can set it (or buy one with options) to not be easily detected. I do it in China all the time. Standard VPNs are blocked rapidly.

 

[greenchair]

8 hours ago, tomacht8 said:

That is true.
Looking forward to the next free elections.
I hope that controversy will be than reflected in the results of voting, and there is finally transparency about the use of taxpayers money.
Imagine that the whole money, which had been misappropriated by corruption, would be used for education, hospitals, investment and care of the elderly, then Thailand would be in a leadership position of the 10 Asean nations.

 

 

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