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Originally Posted by e316346
Thailand: Censorship Imposed
May 20, 2014
The military’s effective seizure of power and imposition of martial law across the country puts the rights of all Thais in jeopardy. Military spokesmen have denied their intervention is a coup, but what else can one call a situation where the army chief has completely seized power from a civilian administration?
The Thai military’s imposition of nationwide martial law is effectively a coup that threatens the human rights of especially gays. The US and other influential governments should call for an end to censorship.
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I never noticed any change to gay expression under previous military regimes. In fact restricted opening hours of bars and clubs, alcohol sale limitations and enforcement of 20 age minimum for discos etc all happened under the Taksin / Chalerm regime.
The intervention of the army should be welcomed to hose down the hot heads on both sides and mediate a way forward for this potentially great country.