Facebook blocks messages about the royal family in Thailand
Facebook messages about the Thai royal family from critical journalists, among others, are not readable for users in the country, TechCrunch reports. It would include photos of Reuters journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall. The blocked messages can be read in other countries.
Prayut: Not playing your own judge on alleged insults to monarchy
Prime Minister Prayut wants people not to play their own judge on the street in matters concerning the royal family. Punishing perceived insults with violence is not the right way. The government should take legal action against those who break the law, he says.
News from Thailand – Monday, May 11, 2015
A selection of today's most important Thai news, including:
– Thousands of Thai wave to royal couple on their way to Hua Hin
– Many more illegal camps with refugees in the south
– Leader of the gang of people smugglers probably abroad
– Pupils and students temporarily receive a 50% discount on the metro
Chanting Heya Bea, heya Bea, is possible in the Netherlands
Chanting Heya Bea, heya Bea, is possible in the Netherlands. Heyi Bumi, heyi Bumi is really not possible in Thailand!, writes Theo van der Schaaf. A comparison between Dit is Nederland and This is Thailand.
The Royal Family in Thailand
Thailand, like the Netherlands, is a constitutional monarchy. But there are important differences. In Thailand, the royal family stands on a pedestal that we absolutely do not know. Jokes about any king or royal family are not appreciated, especially not about the Thai royal family.
Respect for the royal family
Without obvious necessity I am in a SongTao towards Pattaya. At the first T-junction, where Soi Thepprasit joins Tappraya Road, two officers are standing by to direct traffic. It is Sunday afternoon and then the visitors from Bangkok want to go home.
The all-seeing eye of the King
It is something we are not used to in the Netherlands. So much love for one person, King Bhumibol of Thailand. His portrait hangs everywhere and everyone is proud of him
US steps into the breach for 'beautiful majesty'
Washington is disappointed with the prosecution of an American for lèse-majesté. US embassy spokesman Kristin Needler said Friday that the US has urged Thai authorities to respect freedom of expression. The US is "disappointed" with the accusation. The American in question, Joe Gordon, has translated parts of an unauthorized biography of the king and posted it on the Internet. They would be insulting to the Royal House. Gordon is …