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Thailand declares state of emergency, imposes press restrictions
March 26, 2020 9:50 AM ET
Bangkok, March 26, 2020 -- Thailand should uphold press freedom and refrain from harassing and restricting reporters while emergency rule is imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
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The decree empowers authorities to order journalists and media groups to “correct” reports deemed incorrect, and allows for authorities to pursue charges against journalists under the Computer Crimes Act, which allows for five-year prison penalties for violations.
“Thai authorities should not use the COVID-19 emergency....
https://cpj.org/2020/03/thailand-dec...oses-press.php
March 26, 2020 9:50 AM ET
Bangkok, March 26, 2020 -- Thailand should uphold press freedom and refrain from harassing and restricting reporters while emergency rule is imposed to contain the coronavirus outbreak, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today.
or7i
The decree empowers authorities to order journalists and media groups to “correct” reports deemed incorrect, and allows for authorities to pursue charges against journalists under the Computer Crimes Act, which allows for five-year prison penalties for violations.
“Thai authorities should not use the COVID-19 emergency....
https://cpj.org/2020/03/thailand-dec...oses-press.php