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Anti-government protesters hold photos of political commentator Pavin Chachavalpongpun (C) and ex-Reuters journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall at a rally in Bangkok, 16 August 2020, LILLIAN SUWANRUMPHA/AFP via Getty Images ARTICLE 19 said the proposed new regulations would add to a number of existing mechanisms to monitor and punish vaguely defined ‘fake news’.
This statement was originally published on article19.org on 11 June 2021.
Proposed government initiatives to address ‘fake news’ would further curtail digital rights and freedom of expression in Thailand, said ARTICLE 19. In recent weeks, the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) has disclosed plans, including new regulations under the Computer Crimes Act, that would tighten governmental control over social media platforms and impose additional barriers to online expression. The Ministry should abandon these efforts in favour of an approach that respects the human rights o
A STUDENT has launched her very own pet treats business. Louise McGill, 17, of Guisborough, has launched Posh Paws Bakery, a new business that specialises in making home-made dog treats. The Level 3 Animal Management student found inspiration to bake canine treats after studying animal nutrition on her course at Askham Bryan College at Stewart Park in Middlesbrough. From what she learned at college, paired with helping her pooch who sticks to a grain-free diet due to allergies, Louise developed a recipe that has been enjoyed by the toughest of canine critics. Louise said: “Having previously worked for a dog-boarding company, I had the chance to familiarise myself with a range of dogs, breeds, sizes and ages.
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