Police warn teens going "Live on Facebook": behave obscenely and you could face jail

 

Picture: Sanook

 

BANGKOK: -- Teens going live on Facebook to dance or behave provocatively have been warned their actions could land them in jail.

 

There have been several cases recently and yesterday another came to light of a girl gyrating in school uniform.

 

Police spokesman Krissana Patanacharoen said that the latest case could fall into 14 (4) of the criminal code relating to obscene acts committed on the internet, reported Sanook.

 

He said that the fact that the girl was in school uniform made it worse.

 

"Teens should be aware that this behavior is not appropriate and they could be prosecuted," he said. "We are currently investigating several cases. Don't do it - we will get you".

 

The law allows for a 5 year prison term and a fine of up to 100,000 baht for those convicted of obscenity.

 

One girl called Mabel who may face a charge for such activity on the internet is due to meet with police today, Wednesday.

 

Source: Sanook

 

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6 minutes ago, webfact said:

 could fall into 14 (4) of the criminal code relating to obscene acts

I thought criticising the police online was an obscene act, ending with a prison term ?

Why not spend your valuable time getting  those road rage warriors off the highway for speeding, killing people and the like instead of this crap.  No wonder why the  academics are  criticizing the police.

Is it only illegal for teens?

1 minute ago, seahorse said:

Is it only illegal for teens?

Yes mate. Sadly no one wants to watch you gyrate either in school uniform or not :)

Just a wee bit over the top.  The Junta wants to completely rule every single aspect of people's lives, the have to act, think and speak in accordance to Prayuth's rules or you will be imprisoned but the elite are free to live their lives however they please.

Here in Thailand, they have like millions of criminal codes, but not so many policemen

to enforce most of them....

I wanna see the police starting to chase FB offenders now, like they don't have

their hands full with other much more serious crimes that they can hardly keep

up with, good luck guys...

The Thai police are really the laughing stock of all police forces in the world, they think that they can write their own laws.

9 minutes ago, ezzra said:

Here in Thailand, they have like millions of criminal codes, but not so many policemen

to enforce most of them....

I wanna see the police starting to chase FB offenders now, like they don't have

their hands full with other much more serious crimes that they can hardly keep

up with, good luck guys...

Serious crimes like arresting farangs for playing Bridge and sleeping with prostitutes.  

Intriguing that the law here allows for a child to be jailed for 5 years for dancing in her school uniform yet we are led to  believe that killing several people by driving a car  without a licence when you are underage does not require a prison sentence because Thailand does not punish children that severely.

are they really going to

1. contact facebook for the IP and then

2. force the Telecom-Provider to issue the contact-data / adress of the culprit?

3. crack a nut with a sledgehammer

(or "riding an elephant catching grashoppers" in thai)

And what if they just log in to facebook via public networks or free WiFi?

 

Oh, and by the way - there is also a MV from Thai LugThung-singer "Thai Orathai" about a "professionally" dancing girl in MathajomTon (DaoTen MooTon):

 

Have they checked the letter of the law or are they just making laws up as they go along?

 

What about these end of term school shows with younger girls. The ones where they dress young girls in short skirts and make up and have them dance like adults? Will we see more 5 year old girls in prison now? What about older or less attractive people dancing sexily in a funny or ironic way? Would the video only be illegal if a bunch of dinosaur police all agreed it aroused them? Anything less would just be a funny video and harmless. 

 

Pathetic. 

 

 

Dancing not allowed. Where's Kevin Bacon when you need him. Don't the police have better things to do. Sheesh!

2 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

Why not spend your valuable time getting  those road rage warriors off the highway for speeding, killing people and the like instead of this crap.  No wonder why the  academics are  criticizing the police.

 

 

Or harassing  Female coffee sellers... 

1 hour ago, HiSoLowSoNoSo said:

The Thai police are really the laughing stock of all police forces in the world, they think that they can write their own laws.

Meanwhile the police are issuing summons to people who questioned their actions because it tarnishes the image of the police.

Have they checked the letter of the law or are they just making laws up as they go along?
 
What about these end of term school shows with younger girls. The ones where they dress young girls in short skirts and make up and have them dance like adults? Will we see more 5 year old girls in prison now? What about older or less attractive people dancing sexily in a funny or ironic way? Would the video only be illegal if a bunch of dinosaur police all agreed it aroused them? Anything less would just be a funny video and harmless. 
 
Pathetic. 
 
 

I think they actually have the laws.. what is disturbing is their interpretation od those laws. Dancing provacatively or even gyrating is still just a form of dancing. Nothing wrong with it as long as her clothing was on and it didnt become obscene. The old cronies who are pressing this need to lighten up a little and the laws should be more explicit and detailed so their is no room for self interpretation.

Says more about the psyche if the officers concerned than the kids on the net.

The Tai Orathai song with the dancing girl is from her album  Kor Jai Kun Nao  released in 2004, more enlightened times, before the taliban took over the country! 

This was is the news a week ago. The online live VJ girl chat rooms.

3 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

Why not spend your valuable time getting  those road rage warriors off the highway for speeding, killing people and the like instead of this crap.  No wonder why the  academics are  criticizing the police.

Not just academics

Lets hope they don't see the filth posted on craiglist Thailand 

Edited February 15, 20179 yr by thai3

The problem with obscenity laws is that they are undefinable. What you may consider obscene I might consider tame, so it is a useful tool for authorities to (once again) control the people.

Of course, there will be debate among law enforcement officials about what degree of gyration crosses the line to illegal behavior.  Anyone suspected of this will be called in to recreate the crime & allow a more reasoned analysis of charges by senior officials.  School uniforms will be required. 

Obscene is in the eye of the beholder, what a ridiculous statement by the police.

 

Has obscene been defined.

Mabel? Nobody's been named Mabel since about the 1940s, which is quite appropriate in a way as that's where this type of law belongs.

So gyrating and having fun online could fall into 14 (4) of the criminal code relating to obscene acts, resulting in 5 year prison.  However, collecting corruption money and not doing your job by protecting and serving the community is ok and will only get you an inactive transfer.  Makes sense.  Maybe, they need to focus their time on the problems right in front of their faces like dangerous driving, enforcing road rules and educating the youth.

 

When did Thailand turn into Afghanistan. Did I miss something?

30,000 killed on the roads each year and they are talking up this non event? I used to shake my head and laugh at some of the decisions and announcements made over the last few years, now I can't even muster that.

4 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

Why not spend your valuable time getting  those road rage warriors off the highway for speeding, killing people and the like instead of this crap.  No wonder why the  academics are  criticizing the police.

Exactly! 99% of thai drivers dont signal before they recklessly change lanes... Tons of work to do there... Girls having fun on facebook doesn't kill anyone.

We decide what (WHO)  is behaving "obscenely" and what (WHO) is ok.

We decide what is acceptable for online and what is not.

We decide what (WHO) NACC investigation will be suspended/dropped and what (WHO) is ongoing.

We decide what is the law and when (WHO) it apply's to.

We decide when (WHO) to enforce the law.

We decide if your under age driving a car using the phone and kill nine innocent people and your family is connected, if you will face gaol time or not.

The BIB are so hung up on their reputation and being exposed as criminals, and they come out with this snot, idiots...!