Thai Political Battle Moves Online

Posted August 11th, 2010 at 1:40 pm (UTC-4)
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The Internet is the latest battleground in Thailand’s stormy political climate as the government attempts to shut down Web sites critical of it and the monarchy. The government is using tough laws to silence online criticism, but net users are finding ways to be heard.

During months of political protests earlier this year, the Thai government shut down thousands of Web sites it said fanned the protests or criticized the royal family.

VOA’s Ron Corben in Bangkok has more on the story.

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