"Computer Crimes Act"

Police are considering pressing charges against a medical technician for allegedly falsely portraying the authorities in a bad light.

THE 34-year-old Chai Nat farmer Surat Paewkate – who made headlines for his unusual friendship with a five-year-old buffalo called Thong Kham – was separated from his four-legged best friend yesterday when police took the animal away over allegations that Surat had used this “friendship” to get money from others. Surat had been hired to take care of the buffalo.

Thanathorn’s stance a dampener for liberals but clarifies his position.

THE SOUTHERN Bangkok Criminal Court yesterday acquitted key Pheu Thai Party politician Watana Muangsook, who had been accused of violating the Computer Crime Act for allegedly disseminating false information about the junta and Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha.

AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL (Thailand) and the Thai Netizens group yesterday called on the National Legislative Assembly (NLA) to revise the amended Computer Crime Act, as it potentially limits people’s right to freedom of expression.