Attacks on Computer Crime bill part of attack on junta, says security source

[webfact]

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. 

 

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[Thailand]

Highly unlikely.

 

Why would anyone want to discredit the junta?

[canuckamuck]

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?

[HiSoLowSoNoSo]

Can't they come up with a more intelligent propaganda?

[Somtamnication]

The Nation has lost all credibility with that article. I don't believe it and refuse to accept it. 

[Srikcir]

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?

 

[yellowboat]

"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 .    

[yardrunner]

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

[SOUTHERNSTAR]

Nobody needs to discredit them they are doing it to themselves.

[Srikcir]

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

[mike324]

Can't get anymore stupid, junta could have easily won popular support if they open up dialogue and allow freedom of speech. 

[mtls2005]

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.

[elgordo38]

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. 

[elgordo38]

7 hours ago, webfact said:

centralising

Get used to this word it will appear often in Thailand. 

[Bureaucrat]

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?

[WhizBang]

The junta does not need any help to discredit it, they are doing a bang up job all by themselves.