Internet is Latest Battleground in Thailand's Heated Political Landscape

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    11 August 2010

    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.

    May protests

    The protests, which left 90 people dead and more than 1,400 injured, ended on May 19 when the army dispersed the crowds.

    But the battle over the Internet continues.