DES minister defends the blocking of Pornhub, while #SavePornhub is trending In Thailand

DES minister defends the blocking of Pornhub, while #SavePornhub is trending In Thailand

13 Sept 14:42 Key points summarised by AI

The Thai Digital Economy and Society (DES) minister defended the ban of Pornhub and 190 other websites, citing cybercrime laws against pornography and gambling.
The ban sparked widespread public anger and the #SavePornhub hashtag trended, leading to calls for protests against government censorship.
Thailand was a significant user of Pornhub in 2019, ranking among the top countries for daily traffic and time spent per visit, highlighting the ban's impact.
Digital rights activists condemned the move as 'digital dictatorship,' though some netizens supported the ban due to concerns over illegal content like child trafficking.
Social media users are actively sharing methods to bypass the block, mocking the government's efforts to restrict access to the site.

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Speculation growing over merger between Bhumjaithai and Kla Tham parties

Yesterday 16:46 Key points summarised by AI

A dinner between Bhumjaithai leader Anutin Charnvirakul and Kla Tham leader Capt. Thamanat Prompow ignited widespread speculation about a potential merger between their parties.
The meeting is viewed as a strategic message to coalition partner Pheu Thai, indicating Bhumjaithai's alternative options following Pheu Thai's chief whip's remarks about not fully defending all ministers in the upcoming no-confidence debate.
A direct merger between parties with sitting MPs is currently prohibited by Section 99 of the Constitution until the House's term expires, though MPs can switch parties through dismissal or party dissolution.
These constitutional rules aim to prevent financially strong parties from easily absorbing smaller ones, a practice that historically led to single-party dominance, as seen with Thai Rak Thai's 2005 election victory.

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