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Thailand shuts down 2,300 websites for insulting monarchy

by gambir | January 6, 2009 at 01:53 am

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Thai officials on Tuesday said the government recently blocked 2,300 websites for allegedly insulting the monarchy and is seeking court approval to shut down another 400.

"We are preparing to ask for court approval to shut down an additional 400 sites," said Thailand's Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) Minister Ranongruk Suwanchawee.

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at 02:29 on January 6th, 2009

gambir, I think your story has potential but needs some improvement. I've got a few suggestions, and if you give them a try, I'd be happy to remove this flag.

I wasnt sure what was newsworthy in this story. News should always be about posting current stuff - new things you've discovered.

Please review What Makes News News. It can really help ify ou follow the old "W5" news formula -- making sure you have answered the questions: Who? What? Where? When? And Why? (You might want to check out our J-Tips for more help.)