webfact Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Attacks on Computer Crime bill part of attack on junta, says security source By JITTRAPORN SENWONG WASAMON AUDJARINT THE NATION BANGKOK: -- A SERIES of manoeuvres against the Computer Crime bill draft could be political games to discredit the junta government of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha ahead of next year’s general election, a security source said yesterday. Meanwhile, the Thai Netizen Network, which co-lodged a petition endorsed by 300,000 internet users against the bill draft, said that it was normal for the public to give their opinion in political arenas, especially concerning laws that could curb freedom of expression during election campaigns. The petition raised concerns that the bill could pose a threat to rights and privacy. It was submitted to the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) a day before members’ final consideration of the draft bill, and was eventually approved with minor changes. The passing caused an online uproar and has been followed by threats to disable government websites, mainly provoked by a Facebook page “Single Gateway: Thailand Internet Firewall #opsinglegateway”, which often blamed the new bill for centralising authority control over online content in Thailand. Full story: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news/national/30302604 -- © Copyright The Nation 2016-12-22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thailand Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Highly unlikely. Why would anyone want to discredit the junta? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Yeah that's it. people don't really want to keep their freedom of expression and internet speeds faster than 56k dial up. What they are really after is to make the junta look worse. But can it be done? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiSoLowSoNoSo Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Can't they come up with a more intelligent propaganda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 The Nation has lost all credibility with that article. I don't believe it and refuse to accept it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 3 hours ago, webfact said: could be political games to discredit the junta government of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha And where else does the buck stop? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) "A SERIES of manoeuvres against the Computer Crime bill draft could be political games to discredit the junta government of Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha" The fact that he is so delusional to think there is anything left to discredit is hysterical. Sadly he sees freedom of expression as a game, which is in of itself discrediting . Edited December 22, 2016 by yellowboat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yardrunner Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 4 hours ago, Thailand said: Highly unlikely. Why would anyone want to discredit the junta? i agree they are doing a good enough job without any outside help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) Nobody needs to discredit them they are doing it to themselves. Edited December 22, 2016 by SOUTHERNSTAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 5 hours ago, webfact said: Attacks on Computer Crime bill part of attack on junta Junta attacks sovereignty of the Thai people - not a problem Thai people attack sovereignty of the Junta - big problem Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike324 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Can't get anymore stupid, junta could have easily won popular support if they open up dialogue and allow freedom of speech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtls2005 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) I love the curtain for the Army Cyber Center in the photo. Probably cost 3,000,000 baht. The new Computer Crime legislation is really more about making it easier for the authorities to find what they might deem "enemies of the state", to force the rapid withdrawal of content deemed "unacceptable" and to support claims made to firms like Google, Facebook, LINE, et al for them to remove content which is now "illegal". I don't the single gateway is somehow more, or less, implementable via this legislation? Any implementation of a single gateway can proceed without the need of supporting legislation. Edited December 22, 2016 by mtls2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 7 hours ago, webfact said: said that it was normal for the public to give their opinion in political arenas, especially concerning laws that could curb freedom of expression during election campaigns. Normal here Heaven forbid. Even after the so called election I think they will have some form of law forbidding demonstrations such as the ones taking place in Korea. Now there is a democracy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 7 hours ago, webfact said: centralising Get used to this word it will appear often in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bureaucrat Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) What I find really amusing is that the Thai government is employing hundreds of I.T specialists? to block access to websites. This is such a waste of resources and money. If they are specialists why don't' they know that they are on a fool's errand as every computer and smartphone in Thailand is able to access these sites free through using simple free software. Well I guess if you are really hard up you could always visit a prostitute. I think that if the government carries on tinkering with freedom of expression and censorship the hackers can easily bring the government to their knees. Sorry when is the next election due? Edited December 22, 2016 by Bureaucrat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhizBang Posted December 22, 2016 Share Posted December 22, 2016 The junta does not need any help to discredit it, they are doing a bang up job all by themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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